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needle

Pronunciation: [ˈniːdəl]

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Learn how to use needle in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “crafts”

(noun) a long, thin tool that is used for sewing or stitching fabric together. You can use a needle to make clothes or to fix things that are torn.

Example

She carefully threaded the needle before starting to sew her dress.

Example

He tried to sew without a needle, which made it very difficult.

Example

Do you know where I can find a needle for my sewing kit?

Context: “medicine”

(noun) a small, sharp tool used to inject medicine or take blood from a person. It is often attached to a syringe when the doctor gives you a shot.

Example

The nurse used a needle to give me my vaccination.

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She didn't want to see the needle because she was afraid of shots.

Example

How does the doctor use the needle during the check-up?

Context: “technology”

(verb) to insert or bring something into a narrow space, like placing a needle into a record player for music. It helps to create sound in vinyl records.

Example

He needled the record player to listen to his favorite album.

Example

She skipped needling the device and used Bluetooth instead.

Example

How do you needle the player to make it work?

How to pronounce needle

Pronunciation: [ˈniːdəl]

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