needle
/ˈniː.dl/verb
To pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture.
Example sentence
- “The seamstress threaded the needle to sew on a button.”
Related words
stitchA single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.syringeA device consisting of a hypodermic needle, a chamber for containing liquids, and a piston for applying pressure (to inject) or reducing pressure (to draw); a hypodermic syringe.plasterA paste applied to the skin for healing or cosmetic purposes.crutchA device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.ointmentA viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.wheelchairA chair mounted on large wheels for the transportation or use of a sick or disabled person.