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Needle
01
aiguille
a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.
Exemples
The nurse used a needle to administer the vaccine.
L'infirmière a utilisé une aiguille pour administrer le vaccin.
He felt a slight pinch as the needle entered his arm.
Il a ressenti une légère piqure lorsque l'aiguille est entrée dans son bras.
02
aiguille
a pine tree's leaf that is thin and hard
Exemples
The forest floor was carpeted with pine needles, creating a soft cushion underfoot.
Le sol de la forêt était recouvert d'aiguilles de pin, créant un coussin doux sous les pieds.
Pine needles are adapted to conserve water, with a waxy coating that helps prevent moisture loss.
Les aiguilles de pin sont adaptées pour conserver l'eau, avec un revêtement cireux qui aide à prévenir la perte d'humidité.
03
a slender pointer on an instrument that indicates a measurement or reading
Exemples
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
Exemples
The record player 's needle followed the groove precisely.
A worn needle can damage vinyl records.
05
aiguille, épingle
a small, thin tool with a pointed end, used in sewing to connect fabric or other materials together
Exemples
She used a needle to sew the button back on.
Elle a utilisé une aiguille pour recoudre le bouton.
The needle broke while she was sewing the hem.
L'aiguille s'est cassée alors qu'elle cousait l'ourlet.
06
aiguille, épingle
a thin, pointed tool used by hand in activities like knitting, crochet, or lace-making to shape or move thread, yarn, or string
Exemples
She used a large needle for her knitting project.
Elle a utilisé une grosse aiguille pour son projet de tricot.
The lace was made using a very fine needle.
La dentelle a été faite en utilisant une aiguille très fine.
to needle
01
to irritate or tease someone, often repeatedly or persistently
Exemples
He needled his brother about the messy room.
The teacher 's sarcasm needled the students.
02
to puncture or inject using a needle
Exemples
The nurse needled the patient for a blood sample.
The doctor needled the vein for the IV.
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