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Needle
01
aiguille
a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.
What is a "needle"?
A needle is a thin and pointed medical tool used to pierce the skin for various purposes, such as injecting medications, drawing blood for tests, or delivering fluids directly into veins or tissues. Needles are typically made of stainless steel and come in different sizes depending on their use. They are essential in medical procedures for giving treatments and getting samples for diagnosing patients, while causing minimal discomfort.
02
aiguille
a pine tree's leaf that is thin and hard
03
aiguille, indicateur
a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument
04
aiguille, stylus
a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record
05
aiguille
a small, thin tool with a pointed end, used in sewing to connect fabric or other materials together
to needle
01
piquer, aguiller
annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
02
piquer, injecter
prick with a needle
needle
n
needlelike
adj
needlelike
adj
Exemple
The nurse used a needle to administer the vaccine.
The acupuncturist inserted a tiny needle to relieve his back pain.
The syringe and needle were disposed of in a medical waste container.
They developed a new type of needle that reduces pain during injections.
He felt a slight pinch as the needle entered his arm.
