needling

UK
/ˈniː.dlɪŋ/
US
/ˈni.dlɪŋ/

Translations

needlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈniːd.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈniːd.lɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe sensations or persistent teasing.
needlingnoun
needlings
pl
His constant needling made her feel uncomfortable.
Его постоянное подшучивание заставляло её чувствовать себя некомфортно.
She went to a clinic for needling to relieve her back pain.
Она пошла в клинику на иглоукалывание, чтобы облегчить боль в спине.
needleverb

needling

Gerund

needled
Past Simple
needled
Past Participle
needling
Gerund
UK
/ˈniː.dl̩/
US
/ˈni.dl̩/
He likes to needle his brother about his new haircut.
Ему нравится подкалывать брата по поводу его новой стрижки.
She would often needle her friend about his fear of heights.
Она часто дразнила своего друга из-за его страха высоты.
Additional translations

Definitions

needlinggerund / present participle
Causing a sharp, pricking sensation similar to that produced by needles.
She complained of a needling pain in her shoulder.
Persistently teasing or provoking in a subtle manner.
His needling remarks made the meeting uncomfortable.
needlingnoun
The act of pricking or piercing with a needle.
The needling of the fabric was done carefully to avoid any damage.
A form of teasing or provoking someone in a subtle or persistent manner.
His constant needling about her work habits eventually got on her nerves.
needleverb
To provoke or annoy someone, especially by persistent criticism or questioning.
She needled him about his lack of punctuality until he finally snapped.
To sew or pierce with or as if with a needle.
She needled the fabric with precision to create an intricate design.
needlegerund / present participle
Persistently provoking or irritating; characterized by continual teasing or prodding.
Her needling comments during the meeting made everyone uneasy.