Synonyms for needle

noun

1. Sewing instrument

   awl, spike, skewer, pin, darner.

   Varieties and sizes of needles include: sewing, sewing-machine, straight, tacking, darning, upholsterer's, shoemaker's, sail-maker's, surgical, knitting, crochet, straw, long-eyed sharp, sharp, ground-down, between, blunt, embroidery, crewel.

2. Sharp, pointed wirelike instrument

   hypodermic, hypodermic needle, syringe, phonograph needle, stylus, electric needle, electrolytic needle, probe.

3. A pointing instrument

   gauge, indicator, director; see pointer 1.

verb