needle synonyms

needle

n.

  1. Sewing instrument

    awl, spike, skewer, pin, darner.

    Varieties and sizes of needles include: sewing, sewing-machine, straight, tacking, darning, upholsterer's, shoemaker's, sail-maker's, surgical, knitting, crochet, straw, long-eyed sharp, sharp, ground-down, between, blunt, embroidery, crewel.

  2. Sharp, pointed wirelike instrument

    hypodermic, hypodermic needle, syringe, phonograph needle, stylus, electric needle, electrolytic needle, probe.

  3. A pointing instrument

    gauge, indicator, director; see pointer 1.

needle

v.

quiz, question, nag; see bother 2, 3, examine 1, 2.

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