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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?