Definition of needle

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Needle (v. t.) To form in the shape of a needle; as, to needle crystals..

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Wood :: Wood (n.) The fibrous material which makes up the greater part of the stems and branches of trees and shrubby plants, and is found to a less extent in herbaceous stems. It consists of elongated tubular or needle-shaped cells of various kinds, usually interwoven with the shinning bands called silver grain..
Polar :: Polar (a.) Of or pertaining to the magnetic pole, or to the point to which the magnetic needle is directed..
Thread :: Thread (v. t.) To pass a thread through the eye of; as, to thread a needle..
Seton :: Seton (n.) A few silk threads or horsehairs, or a strip of linen or the like, introduced beneath the skin by a knife or needle, so as to form an issue; also, the issue so formed..
Fancywork :: Fancywork (n.) Ornamental work with a needle or hook, as embroidery, crocheting, netting, etc..
Compensator :: Compensator (n.) An iron plate or magnet placed near the compass on iron vessels to neutralize the effect of the ship's attraction on the needle.
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..
Inclinatory :: Inclinatory (a.) Having the quality of leaning or inclining; as, the inclinatory needle..
Needlewoman :: Needlewoman (n.) A woman who does needlework; a seamstress.
Needlebook :: Needlebook (n.) A book-shaped needlecase, having leaves of cloth into which the needles are stuck..
Knit :: Knit (v. t.) To form, as a textile fabric, by the interlacing of yarn or thread in a series of connected loops, by means of needles, either by hand or by machinery; as, to knit stockings..
Earl :: Earl (n.) The needlefish.
Stitchel :: Stitch (v. i.) To practice stitching, or needlework..
Pith :: Pith (v. t.) To destroy the central nervous system of (an animal, as a frog), as by passing a stout wire or needle up and down the vertebral canal..
Acuity :: Acuity (n.) Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc..
Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.
Acupuncture :: Acupuncture (n.) Pricking with a needle; a needle prick.
Fineness :: Fineness (a.) Keenness or sharpness; as, the fineness of a needle's point, or of the edge of a blade..
Needle :: Needle (n.) See Magnetic needle, under Magnetic..
Acupuncture :: Acupuncture (n.) The insertion of needles into the living tissues for remedial purposes.
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