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Needle
01
agulha, seringa
a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.
Exemplos
The nurse used a needle to administer the vaccine.
A enfermeira usou uma agulha para administrar a vacina.
He felt a slight pinch as the needle entered his arm.
Ele sentiu uma leve picada quando a agulha entrou em seu braço.
02
agulha de pinheiro, folha de pinheiro
a pine tree's leaf that is thin and hard
Exemplos
The forest floor was carpeted with pine needles, creating a soft cushion underfoot.
O chão da floresta estava coberto de agulhas de pinheiro, criando uma almofada macia sob os pés.
Pine needles are adapted to conserve water, with a waxy coating that helps prevent moisture loss.
As agulhas de pinheiro são adaptadas para conservar água, com um revestimento ceroso que ajuda a prevenir a perda de umidade.
03
a slender pointer on an instrument that indicates a measurement or reading
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The record player 's needle followed the groove precisely.
A worn needle can damage vinyl records.
05
agulha, alfinete
a small, thin tool with a pointed end, used in sewing to connect fabric or other materials together
Exemplos
She used a needle to sew the button back on.
Ela usou uma agulha para costurar o botão de volta.
The needle broke while she was sewing the hem.
A agulha quebrou enquanto ela costurava a bainha.
06
agulha, alfinete
a thin, pointed tool used by hand in activities like knitting, crochet, or lace-making to shape or move thread, yarn, or string
Exemplos
She used a large needle for her knitting project.
Ela usou uma agulha grande para o seu projeto de tricô.
The lace was made using a very fine needle.
O rendado foi feito usando uma agulha muito fina.
to needle
01
to irritate or tease someone, often repeatedly or persistently
Exemplos
He needled his brother about the messy room.
The teacher 's sarcasm needled the students.
02
to puncture or inject using a needle
Exemplos
The nurse needled the patient for a blood sample.
The doctor needled the vein for the IV.
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