Synonyms for

Needle

Verb / ˈni:dʌl / Another word for needle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small, thin, pointed piece of metal with a hole through the middle, used for sewing

Synonyms & similar words

goad phonographneedle acerateleaf pin awl probe spike stiletto dart skein thread splice suture stitch sewing knitting crocheting embroidery

Synonyms by register

Formal

pin stylus probe

Informal

pin sharp point

Literary

stiletto aculeus

Antonyms

bluntness dullness smoothness roundness blunt object

Common collocations

  • sewing needle
  • hypodermic needle
  • knitting needle
  • compass needle
  • needle and thread
  • needle in a haystack
  • needle point
  • needle valve

Word family

noun needle
verb needle

Usage note

The verb 'to needle' means to provoke or annoy someone persistently. Be careful not to confuse it with the noun 'needle' which refers to a sharp pointed object.

Example sentences

  1. My mom uses a needle to sew my clothes.
  2. The needle is too sharp to touch.
  3. I accidentally pricked myself with the needle.
  4. I need to buy more needles for my sewing kit.
  5. The needle broke while I was using it.

Quotes

  • The eye of a needle is a narrow one, and it will be well for us if we can pass through it at last. - Charles Spurgeon
  • A needle in the haystack is as good as the haystack in a needle when the needle is needed. - Anthony Liccione
  • A small needle can pierce a great rock. - Chinese Proverb

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