Needle
01
nål, spruta
a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.
Exempel
The syringe and needle were disposed of in a medical waste container.
Sprutan och nålen kastades i en behållare för medicinskt avfall.
02
tallbarr, tallnål
a pine tree's leaf that is thin and hard
Exempel
Botanists study the structure and function of pine needles to understand their role in photosynthesis.
Botaniker studerar strukturen och funktionen av tallbarr för att förstå deras roll i fotosyntesen.
03
a slender pointer on an instrument that indicates a measurement or reading
Exempel
The thermometer 's needle rose as the temperature increased.
04
a fine pointed stylus that traces grooves in a phonograph or record to produce sound
Exempel
The needle traced the spiral groove of the LP.
05
nål, knappnål
a small, thin tool with a pointed end, used in sewing to connect fabric or other materials together
Exempel
The needle is too dull to use for this fabric.
Nålen är för slö för att användas på detta tyg.
06
nål, sticka
a thin, pointed tool used by hand in activities like knitting, crochet, or lace-making to shape or move thread, yarn, or string
Exempel
This type of yarn works best with a thicker needle.
Den här typen av garn fungerar bäst med en tjockare nål.
to needle
01
to irritate or tease someone, often repeatedly or persistently
Exempel
Reporters needled the politician with difficult questions.
02
to puncture or inject using a needle
Exempel
She needled the fabric to start sewing.
Lexikalt Träd
needlelike
needle
