Meaning & Definition of Needle in English
English⟶
Needle
/nidəl/
noun
1. The leaf of a conifer
synonym:
- acerate leaf,
- needle
2. A slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument
synonym:
- needle
3. A sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
synonym:
- needle
4. A stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record
synonym:
- phonograph needle,
- needle
verb
1. Goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
- "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
synonym:
- needle,
- goad
2. Prick with a needle
synonym:
- needle
Examples of using
The needle is pointing toward the north.
Have you got needle and thread?
Do you have needle and thread?