Needle synonyms and antonyms
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An ornament, badge, or emblem having a pin or clasp with which it is fastened to the clothing
hypodermic-needle
A hypodermic syringe including the needle.
acerous
(Zoology) Without antennae, as some insects
Of a corporation, an individual selected to serve on its board of directors and thereby oversee the management of its affairs.
To manage to gain access to.
leaf (related)
The definition of a leaf is a part of a plant or tree attached to the stem or branches.
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cord (related)
pledget (related)
tubing (related)
A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.
A hypodermic needle.
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phonograph needle
Sharp, pointed wirelike instrument
(Computers) A pointed instrument used as an input device on a pressure-sensitive screen.
The definition of a probe is an investigation into something or a blunt surgical tool used for exploratory medical testing.
The definition of gauge is a method of making an estimate or a guess about something, or is an actual device used to measure.
Any device, as a gauge, dial, register, or pointer, that measures or records and visibly indicates
To quiz is defined as to test knowledge.
To ask questions.
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To urge, scold, find fault, etc. constantly
bother (related)
To bewilder or fluster
(Biol.) Needle-shaped
(Botany) needle-shaped, having a sharp, rigid point, as the leaf of the pine.
Having marks like scratches made by a needle
aculeate
(Botany) Having sharp prickles.
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belonoid
Shaped like a needle
A slender, needlelike part or structure, such as a spine or bristle of certain plants and animals or a crystal of certain minerals.
aculeus
(Bot.) A prickle
aiguille
A sharply pointed mountain peak found in regions that have undergone intense glaciation. Aigulles are believed to be the remnants of the elevated areas separating two adjacent cirques.
The definition of annoy means to irritate or disturb.
To badger is to annoy, pester or get on someone's nerves.
To drive with or as with a goad; prod into action; urge on
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Harass is defined as to torment or irritate.
To jab or poke with or as with a pointed stick; goad
To excite to some action or feeling
To ride is defined as to sit in or on something and move from one place to another.
To drive or provoke (a person) by taunting
To say in a playful or mocking way:
To reproach, tease, taunt, etc., esp. by reminding of a fault or mistake
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praise (antonym)
Praise is defined as to give someone approval, or to thank God.
The definition of a prick is a very small hole made by something sharp.
A prickly sensation; stinging or tingling
A sharp process of bone
One that causes sharp pain, irritation, or discomfort:
(Informal, Dial.) To bully, intimidate, or browbeat
To browbeat; bully
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To hunt or chase with or as with hounds; chase or follow continually; nag
wave the red flag in front of the bull
sharp (related)
A shrewd cheater; a sharper.
treat well (related)
To torment with persistent insult or ridicule
dragonfly (related)
Any of numerous predatory insects of the order Odonata, having large eyes, a long slender body, and two pairs of transparent veined wings, especially those of the order Anisoptera, which hold the wings outstretched when at rest, as distinguished from the damselflies.
acerate leaf
the leaf of a conifer
forceps (related)
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scalpel (related)
gauze (related)
cannula (related)
toothpick (related)
nipple (related)
suture (related)
tweezers (related)
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darner
One who darns
electric needle
A high-frequency electrode in the form of a needle, used in surgery to cauterize tissue
electrolytic needle
Sharp, pointed wirelike instrument
examine (related)
To determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination.
To annoy, disgust, irritate, tire out, etc.
darning (related)
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plunger (related)
pipette (related)
Any of a number of sharp or pointed metal projections on the soles, and often on the heels, of shoes used for baseball, golf, track, etc. to prevent slipping
Find another word for needle. In this page you can discover 74 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for needle, like: pin, hypodermic-needle, acerous, syringe, director, get-at, leaf, bait, cord, pointer and pledget.
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