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- pronunciation:
- ni
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a thin instrument shaped like a sliver, usu. of stainless steel with a hole at one end for thread and a sharp point at the other, used esp. for sewing or suturing.
- similar words:
- bodkin, pin, punch, straight pin, stylus
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| definition 2: |
any similar instrument used for knitting, crocheting, and similar activities.
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| definition 3: |
an instrument designed to inject substances into or remove something from the body.
- synonyms:
- hypodermic
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| definition 4: |
a long slender pointer or indicator on a clock, meter, or dial.
- synonyms:
- hand, pointer
- similar words:
- dial, indicator, minute hand
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| definition 5: |
a needlelike leaf on an evergreen tree.
- similar words:
- brier, leaf, prickle, thorn
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| related words: |
blade |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
needles, needling, needled |
| definition 1: |
to prick or stitch with or as with a needle.
- synonyms:
- sew, stitch
- similar words:
- baste, embroider, hem, mend, piece, seam, tailor
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| definition 2: |
(informal) to provoke, annoy, or tease.
- synonyms:
- bait, bug, goad, nettle, provoke, rankle, rile, tease
- similar words:
- badger, bait, gall, harass, heckle, irritate, kid, pester, pick on, prod, rib, ride
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| related words: |
annoy, banter, bother, chide, heckle, make fun of, persecute, prod, spur, taunt, torment |
| derivation: |
needlelike (adj.) |
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