needle (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈniːdl/
Definition
A small, slender, pointed piece of metal with a hole or eye at one end for thread, used for sewing or piercing.
Examples
She carefully threaded the needle with a bright red string.
The doctor used a sterile needle to give the patient an injection.
He pricked his finger on the sharp needle of a cactus.
How to Use needle
- sew with a needle (collocation)
- To use a needle to join or repair something with stitches. — "She learned to sew with a needle and thread at a young age."
- prick with a needle (collocation)
- To accidentally or intentionally pierce the skin with a needle. — "Be careful not to prick your finger with the needle."
- thread a needle (collocation)
- To pass a thread through the eye of a needle. — "It took him several tries to thread the needle."
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