Meaning of 'needle'

Find the meaning of the word ‘needle’

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Meaning of ‘needle’

6 definitions found.

needle

noun

a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)

noun

a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument

noun

a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record

Synonyms: phonograph needle

noun

the leaf of a conifer

Synonyms: acerate leaf

verb

goad or provoke, as by constant criticism

Example: "We needled them with sarcastic remarks."

Synonyms: goad

verb

prick with a needle

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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