Examples of 'needle' in a sentence

Meaning of "needle"

Needle (noun): A thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes. It can refer to a slender piece of metal with a sharp point and a hole for thread, or the needle-like structure found in nature
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  • A long, thin, sharp implement usually for piercing as in sewing, embroidery, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, sutures, etc; or a blunt but otherwise similar implement used for forming loops or knots in crafts such as darning, knitting, tatting, etc.
  • Any slender, pointed object resembling a needle, such as a pointed crystal, a sharp pinnacle of rock, an obelisk, etc.
  • A fine measurement indicator on a dial or graph.
  • A sensor for playing phonograph records, a phonograph stylus.

How to use "needle" in a sentence

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Wait until the needle totally stops.
This needle bearing must be lubricated regularly.
It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
The needle thread tension is too tight.
High efficiency needle felt filter bags.
The needle thread is not threaded properly.
Some temporary needle burn may occur.
Needle too thin for thread used.
Packing around needle valve is dried out.
A needle meant to penetrate three inches of skin.
Remove the needle from the vial.
Needle goes through the centre of the stopper.
Thread each needle from front to back.
Mitch stuck the cub with a needle.
So a needle fell out of his gym bag.

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And he used to love to needle me for my hobbies.
Only needle these arms see anymore.
I think we found the needle in the haystack.
Had needle and syringe exchange in prisons.
He needed to stick a needle in the palm of my hand.
Use needle nose pliers to remove plug.
Works for thrust needle roller bearings.
The needle comes off the table.
Now all we need is a needle full of adrenaline.
The needle is right off the scale.
Tighten the left needle thread tension.
The needle has been installed incorrectly or is damaged.
Your low speed needle is set perfectly.
The needle is bent or has been installed improperly.
I guess your needle work paid off.
The needle spiked in between the interviews.
Throw it into your needle disposal container.
The needle is now attached to the syringe.
You got the needle in the knee.
Their arms were covered with needle marks.
Raise the needle to its highest position.
Sizing is compulsory for needle beans only.
Position needle directly over centerlines on fabric.
She sews with a needle and thread.
Why the needle was affected by magnetic force.
I am looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack.
Test the needle by rolling on a flat surface.
Bring me the man with the needle.
Syringe and needle exchange programmes were common.
He could not stand being stuck with a needle.
Show the needle marks to the jury.
That would be like finding a needle in a haystack.
Threading a needle while you are on a rollercoaster special.
Replace with the correct kind of needle.
Yank that needle out before it takes.

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