| aneroid barometer |
a barometer that uses a thin metal disk covering a partial vacuum, such that a change in atmospheric pressure results in a corresponding change in the shape of the disk and moves the indicator needle. |
| bodkin |
a blunt, large-eyed needle used to draw ribbon, cord, and the like through hems and casings. [1/3 definitions] |
| compass |
an instrument for determining direction, esp. one with a horizontal magnetic needle that rotates freely until it points to the magnetic north. [1/9 definitions] |
| crochet |
needlework made with a hooked needle that draws the thread in a pattern of intertwined loops. [1/2 definitions] |
| darning needle |
a large needle with a big eye, used in darning. [1/2 definitions] |
| deviation |
the deflection of a compass needle on a ship caused by the magnetism of the ship itself. [1/3 definitions] |
| drypoint |
an engraving technique, used esp. on copper, in which furrows are incised with a hard steel needle so as to leave a burr at the sides for a softer outline. [2 definitions] |
| electric needle |
a needle through which electricity runs, used in surgery to cauterize tissue. |
| eyehole |
a small hole, as in a needle, that receives thread or other material; eyelet. [1/2 definitions] |
| hypo2 |
(informal) a hypodermic needle or injection. [1/3 definitions] |
| hypodermic syringe |
a piston syringe fitted to a hollow needle, used to inject a substance under the skin. |
| lumen |
a hollow space, as in the bore of a hollow needle or in a bodily duct or tract. [1/2 definitions] |
| magnetic compass |
an instrument that shows direction relative to the earth's magnetic field, usu. by means of a magnetic needle mounted on a pivot. |
| magnetic equator |
an imaginary line circling the earth near the equator, composed of points where a magnetic needle does not dip because the lines of magnetic force parallel the earth's surface. |
| magnetic mine |
a marine mine designed to explode when its magnetic needle responds to the mass of a nearby ship. |
| magnetic north |
the northern direction indicated by a magnetic needle, in line with the earth's magnetic pole but usu. not true north. |
| magnetic pole |
on the earth's surface, either of two points, one in the north and one in the south, toward which the needle of a magnetic compass points. [1/2 definitions] |
| needle |
to prick or stitch with or as with a needle. [1/7 definitions] |
| needlework |
work done with a needle, esp. fine or decorative sewing or embroidery. [1/2 definitions] |
| pine1 |
any of numerous evergreen trees that have clustered, needle-shaped leaves and bear cones. [1/2 definitions] |
| pine needle |
the needle-shaped leaf of a pine tree. |