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needle meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of needle at MeaningMonkey.org. needle meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.NEEDLE noun
Definition of needle (noun)
- the leaf of a conifer
- synonyms: acerate leaf
- a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument
- a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
- a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record
- synonyms: phonograph needle
NEEDLE verb
Definition of needle (verb)
- goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
- "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
- synonyms: goad
- prick with a needle
Source: Princeton University Wordnet