Definition of needle

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Needle (n.) Any slender, pointed object, like a needle, as a pointed crystal, a sharp pinnacle of rock, an obelisk, etc..

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Aciform :: Aciform (a.) Shaped like a needle.
Darn :: Darn (v. t.) To mend as a rent or hole, with interlacing stitches of yarn or thread by means of a needle; to sew together with yarn or thread..
Corona :: Corona (n.) A peculiar phase of the aurora borealis, formed by the concentration or convergence of luminous beams around the point in the heavens indicated by the direction of the dipping needle..
Stitching :: Stitchery (n.) Needlework; -- in contempt.
Pettywhin :: Pettywhin (n.) The needle furze. See under Needle.
Needlewoman :: Needlewoman (n.) A woman who does needlework; a seamstress.
Declinometer :: Declinometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the declination of the magnetic needle.
Suspend :: Suspend (n.) To attach to something above; to hang; as, to suspend a ball by a thread; to suspend a needle by a loadstone..
Embroider :: Embroider (v. t.) To ornament with needlework; as, to embroider a scarf..
Needless :: Needless (a.) Not wanted; unnecessary; not requiste; as, needless labor; needless expenses..
Bodkin :: Bodkin (n.) A kind of needle with a large eye and a blunt point, for drawing tape, ribbon, etc., through a loop or a hem; a tape needle..
Ground :: Ground (n.) A gummy composition spread over the surface of a metal to be etched, to prevent the acid from eating except where an opening is made by the needle..
Branch :: Branch (v. t.) To adorn with needlework representing branches, flowers, or twigs..
Crochet :: Crochet (v. t. & i.) To knit with a crochet needle or hook; as, to crochet a shawl..
Acicular :: Acicular (a.) Needle-shaped; slender like a needle or bristle, as some leaves or crystals; also, having sharp points like needless..
Point :: Point (n.) That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing instrument, as a needle or a pin..
Prick :: Prick (n.) To pierce slightly with a sharp-pointed instrument or substance; to make a puncture in, or to make by puncturing; to drive a fine point into; as, to prick one with a pin, needle, etc.; to prick a card; to prick holes in paper..
Needle :: Needle (n.) One of the needle-shaped secondary leaves of pine trees. See Pinus.
Needlefish :: Needlefish (n.) The European great pipefich (Siphostoma, / Syngnathus, acus); -- called also earl, and tanglefish..
Mad :: Mad (superl.) Having impaired polarity; -- applied to a compass needle.
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