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needle
UK
/ˈniː.dl/
US
/ˈnid.əl/
Translations
needles
pl
UK
/ˈniː.dl/
US
/ˈnid.əl/
The pine tree dropped a needle on the ground.
Сосна уронила иголку на землю.
She used a needle to sew the button back on.
Она использовала иглу, чтобы пришить пуговицу обратно.
The compass needle pointed north.
Стрелка компаса указывала на север.
Additional translations
needled
Past Simple
needled
Past Participle
needling
Gerund
UK
/ˈniː.dl̩/
US
/ˈni.dl̩/
She would often needle her friend about his fear of heights.
Она часто дразнила своего друга из-за его страха высоты.
He likes to needle his brother about his new haircut.
Ему нравится подкалывать брата по поводу его новой стрижки.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈniː.dl̩/
US
/ˈni.dl̩/
Used attributively to modify another noun, usually relating to hypodermic needles, sewing needles, or having a needle-like shape.
Definitions
She threaded the needle carefully before starting to sew the button back onto her shirt.
The nurse used a needle to administer the vaccine to the patient.
The forest floor was covered with a thick layer of pine needles.
He carefully placed the needle on the record to listen to his favorite album.
The acupuncturist inserted a needle into the patient's back to relieve pain.
The compass needle swung quickly to point north as the hikers checked their bearings.
She needled him about his lack of punctuality until he finally snapped.
She needled the fabric with precision to create an intricate design.
Local authorities have launched a needle exchange program to reduce the spread of disease.