Needle

Pronunciation: /niːdəl/

Definitions of needle

noun a slender, pointed metal instrument used in sewing or for surgical suturing

Example Sentences

A1 She used a needle to sew a button back on her shirt.

A2 The nurse gently inserted the needle into the patient's arm to draw blood.

B1 The tailor carefully threaded the needle before starting to hem the pants.

B2 The acupuncturist placed the needle at specific points on the body to relieve pain.

C1 The archaeologist discovered a needle dating back to the Bronze Age in the excavation site.

C2 The seamstress expertly maneuvered the needle through the delicate fabric, creating intricate embroidery.

Examples of needle in a Sentence

formal The nurse carefully inserted the needle into the patient's arm to draw blood for testing.

informal I hate getting shots because I'm scared of needles.

slang I pricked my finger on a needle and it hurt like heck.

figurative His words were like a needle, piercing through her heart with their harshness.

Grammatical Forms of needle

• past tense: needled
• plural: needles
• comparative: more needle
• superlative: most needle
• present tense: needle
• future tense: will needle
• perfect tense: have needled
• continuous tense: is needling
• singular: needle
• positive degree: needle
• infinitive: to needle
• gerund: needling
• participle: needled

Origin and Evolution of needle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'needle' originated from Old English 'nædl', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'nadlaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'needle' has retained its basic meaning of a thin pointed instrument used for sewing, but it has also been extended to refer to similar objects in various contexts, such as the needle of a compass or a needle used in medical procedures.