needles
word · lemma: needle
/ˈnidəɫz/
NEE-duhlz
/nˈiːdəlz/
NEE-duhlz
Definition
Thin, sharp objects often made of metal, used for sewing, injections, or knitting. The word can also refer to the thin leaves of pine trees.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in the plural for sewing, injections, or pine tree leaves ('pine needles'). Plural form 'needles' rarely refers to a single item. Don't confuse with the verb 'to needle' (tease, provoke).
Spanish: agujasPortuguese (BR): agulhasPortuguese (PT): agulhasChinese (Simplified): 针Chinese (Traditional): 針Hindi: सुइयाँArabic: إبرBengali: সুঁই - সূঁচ (সেলাই বা ইনজেকশনের জন্য) - পাইন পাতার সূঁচRussian: иглыJapanese: 針 - 針葉（松などの細長い葉）Vietnamese: kim - lá kim (cây thông)Korean: 바늘 - 솔잎(소나무잎)Turkish: iğne - iğne yaprak (çam ağacı yaprağı)Urdu: سوئیاں - پائن کی سوئیاں (درخت کی پتیاں)Indonesian: jarum - daun jarum (daun pohon pinus)
Example Sentences
The doctor uses needles to give vaccines.
basic
She bought new needles for her sewing project.
basic
Pine trees have long green needles instead of leaves.
basic
I’m scared of needles, so getting a shot isn’t easy for me.
natural
Be careful—there are needles on the floor after grandma finished knitting.
natural
Every autumn, the ground is covered in old pine needles.
natural