darning needle meaning and definition

DARNING NEEDLE noun

Definition of darning needle (noun)

1. a long needle with an eye large enough for heavy darning or embroidery thread
   • synonyms: embroidery needle
2. slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc.
   • synonyms: devil's darning needle, dragonfly, mosquito hawk, sewing needle, skeeter hawk, snake doctor, snake feeder