needle
nee
ˈni
ni
dle
dəl
dēl
British pronunciation
/nˈiːdə‍l/

Definition und Bedeutung von „needle“ im Englischen

01

Nadel, Spritze

a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.
needle definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The nurse used a needle to administer the vaccine.
Die Krankenschwester benutzte eine Nadel, um den Impfstoff zu verabreichen.
He felt a slight pinch as the needle entered his arm.
Er spürte einen leichten Stich, als die Nadel in seinen Arm eindrang.
02

Kiefernnadel, Piniennadel

a pine tree's leaf that is thin and hard
needle definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The forest floor was carpeted with pine needles, creating a soft cushion underfoot.
Der Waldboden war mit Kiefernnadeln bedeckt, was ein weiches Polster unter den Füßen schuf.
Pine needles are adapted to conserve water, with a waxy coating that helps prevent moisture loss.
Kiefernnadeln sind daran angepasst, Wasser zu sparen, mit einer wachsartigen Beschichtung, die hilft, Feuchtigkeitsverlust zu verhindern.
03

a slender pointer on an instrument that indicates a measurement or reading

example
Beispiele
The speedometer needle pointed to 60 km /h.
The compass needle always points north.
04

a fine pointed stylus that traces grooves in a phonograph or record to produce sound

example
Beispiele
The record player 's needle followed the groove precisely.
A worn needle can damage vinyl records.
05

Nadel, Stecknadel

a small, thin tool with a pointed end, used in sewing to connect fabric or other materials together
example
Beispiele
She used a needle to sew the button back on.
Sie benutzte eine Nadel, um den Knopf wieder anzunähen.
The needle broke while she was sewing the hem.
Die Nadel brach, als sie den Saum nähte.
06

Nadel, Stecknadel

a thin, pointed tool used by hand in activities like knitting, crochet, or lace-making to shape or move thread, yarn, or string
example
Beispiele
She used a large needle for her knitting project.
Sie benutzte eine große Nadel für ihr Strickprojekt.
The lace was made using a very fine needle.
Die Spitze wurde mit einer sehr feinen Nadel hergestellt.
to needle
01

to irritate or tease someone, often repeatedly or persistently

example
Beispiele
He needled his brother about the messy room.
The teacher 's sarcasm needled the students.
02

to puncture or inject using a needle

example
Beispiele
The nurse needled the patient for a blood sample.
The doctor needled the vein for the IV.
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