Sharp, thin instruments with a point at one end, used for sewing, piercing, or making holes in various materials, such as fabric, leather, or skin.
"Needles" Examples
Usage Examples for "needles"
For sewing or crafts: Can you pass me the needles so I can start sewing this button back on?
In medical contexts: The doctor gently inserted the needle into the patient's arm to administer the vaccination.
As a metaphor for criticism or faultfinding: Her harsh words were like needles, piercing his heart and leaving him feeling deflated.
In a sports context, referring to a passing pattern: The quarterback threw a sharp needle to the wide receiver, who ran it all the way to the end zone.
In a figurative sense, referring to a means of piercing or penetrating something: The journalist's probing questions were like needles, slowly uncovering the truth behind the company's financial troubles.