Converse of object

• knit: I use a shoe box with knitting needles inserted the length of the box.

• insert: Insert the needle into the right hand side of the graft from outside in, 5mm from the graft edge.

• discard: You can see the blood stains near Annie's flat; another tenant in the block was pierced by one of the discarded needles.

Noun used with modifier

• darning: Nemesis, in the shape of Bertie's darning needle, marked him for her own.

• pine: JACK: Well, I see it still smells like pine needles in here.

• compass: The needles run over Betty's body have their obvious source in the compass needle run over the car.

• sewing: The hole was made with a fine sewing needle.

• acupuncture: Acupuncture needles are put in the body at key points.

• veress: The most popular measure used to ensure that the Veress needle is lying in free intraperitoneal space is the saline drop test.

Adjective modifier

• hypodermic: Among the debris were things like hypodermic needles, which in an area where children play is totally unacceptable.

• 4.5mm: Vent Bands With 4.5mm needles, right side facing and A, pick up and knit 24 sts from left side at back.

• sterile: Minimal needling was done using 0.25 by 30mm sterile disposable needles.

• 4mm: The polo neck also needs a 4mm 60cm circular needle.

• hollow: Lumbar Puncture A thin hollow needle is placed into the lower back, into the spinal canal.

• epidural: During the procedure, an epidural needle is inserted near the base of the spine.

Modifies a noun

• biopsy: In most cases, a needle biopsy will be taken for microscopic examination.

• gunning: Since then a lot of needle gunning of newly accessible surfaces has taken place but there is plenty more in prospect!

• cytology: Fine needle aspiration cytology: this test involves pushing a small needle into the lump at sucking out some cells with a syringe.

• phobia: Drink Drive: Addressing needle phobia of suspected drink-drivers.

Preposition: in

• haystack: We haven't been able to find any nests yet; its like finding a needle in a haystack.