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Needle
01
aiguille
a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.
Exemples
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
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 compass needle always points north.
04
a fine pointed stylus that traces grooves in a phonograph or record to produce sound
Exemples
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
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
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
The teacher 's sarcasm needled the students.
02
to puncture or inject using a needle
Exemples
The doctor needled the vein for the IV.
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