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Needle
01
aguja
a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.
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The nurse used a needle to administer the vaccine.
La enfermera usó una aguja para administrar la vacuna.
He felt a slight pinch as the needle entered his arm.
Sintió un ligero pellizco cuando la aguja entró en su brazo.
02
aguja
a pine tree's leaf that is thin and hard
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The forest floor was carpeted with pine needles, creating a soft cushion underfoot.
El suelo del bosque estaba alfombrado con agujas de pino, creando un suave cojín bajo los pies.
Pine needles are adapted to conserve water, with a waxy coating that helps prevent moisture loss.
Las agujas de pino están adaptadas para conservar agua, con un recubrimiento ceroso que ayuda a prevenir la pérdida de humedad.
03
a slender pointer on an instrument that indicates a measurement or reading
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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
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The record player 's needle followed the groove precisely.
A worn needle can damage vinyl records.
05
aguja, alfiler
a small, thin tool with a pointed end, used in sewing to connect fabric or other materials together
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She used a needle to sew the button back on.
Ella usó una aguja para coser el botón de nuevo.
The needle broke while she was sewing the hem.
La aguja se rompió mientras cosía el dobladillo.
06
aguja, alfiler
a thin, pointed tool used by hand in activities like knitting, crochet, or lace-making to shape or move thread, yarn, or string
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She used a large needle for her knitting project.
Ella usó una aguja grande para su proyecto de tejido.
The lace was made using a very fine needle.
El encaje fue hecho usando una aguja muy fina.
to needle
01
to irritate or tease someone, often repeatedly or persistently
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He needled his brother about the messy room.
The teacher 's sarcasm needled the students.
02
to puncture or inject using a needle
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The nurse needled the patient for a blood sample.
The doctor needled the vein for the IV.
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