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needling
UK
/ˈniː.dlɪŋ/
US
/ˈni.dlɪŋ/
needlings
pl
Translations
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.
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The needling of the fabric was done carefully to avoid any damage.
His constant needling about her work habits eventually got on her nerves.
UK
/ˈniːd.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈniːd.lɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe sensations or persistent teasing.
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She complained of a needling pain in her shoulder.
His needling remarks made the meeting uncomfortable.
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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.
needling
Gerund
needled
Past Simple
needled
Past Participle
needling
Gerund
UK
/ˈniː.dl̩/
US
/ˈni.dl̩/
Translations
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
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She needled him about his lack of punctuality until he finally snapped.
She needled the fabric with precision to create an intricate design.
needling
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Her needling comments during the meeting made everyone uneasy.
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Local authorities have launched a needle exchange program to reduce the spread of disease.
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He gave her a needled look after the joke at his expense.