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Definition needle in American English

needle noun

[countable] noun
/ˈnid(ə)l/
1

a very thin sharp metal tube used for putting medicine or drugs into your body, or for taking blood out. It is attached to a plastic tube called a syringe

Example

hypodermic needles

Example

People are at risk of disease when they share needles.

Synonyms and related words
balloon catheter defibrillator
2

a small thin metal tool that is used for sewing. It has a sharp point at one end and a hole at the other

Example

a needle and thread

Synonyms and related words
bobbin cotton cotton reel
2.1

a long thin piece of plastic or metal used for knitting

Synonyms and related words
cable stitch cast off cast on
3

a thin piece of metal used for acupuncture

Synonyms and related words
balloon catheter defibrillator
4

a small thin part on a scientific instrument that moves to show measurements

Example

a compass needle

Synonyms and related words
anode cathode circuit
5

a very thin sharp leaf that grows on some trees

Example

pine needles

Synonyms and related words
aerial root anther beanstalk
6

a very small sharp part on a record player that touches the record and helps to produce the sound

Example

a record needle

Synonyms and related words
boom box CD player compact disc player
Example

To move the needle of economic growth, one needs roads, bridges and reliable energy supply.

Definition needle in American English