needle
noun [C] (POINTER) /ˈniː.dl̩/Definition
› on a compass or measuring device, the thin moving part that points in a particular direction or points to a particular measurement: The needle on a compass always points to magnetic north.Pins, clips, hooks and pegs
(Definition of needle noun (POINTER) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- barb noun (POINT)
- barrette noun
- bobby pin noun
- bodkin noun
- bulldog clip noun
- clasp noun
- clip noun (FASTENER)
- clip-on adjective
- hair slide noun
- hairgrip noun
- hairpin noun
- hook noun (DEVICE)
- needle noun (SEWING TOOL)
- pin noun (METAL STICK)
- pinhead noun (OF PIN)
- pushpin noun
- safety pin noun
- slide noun (HAIR)
- staple noun (WIRE)
- thumbtack noun
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