Phrase Hound found 141 phrases and 75 compound words that contain needle. The most common are listed below. Open needle in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 141
- knitting needleA long, thin, pointed rod, used in pairs to knit yarn.
- move the needleTo change a situation to a noticeable degree; to make an appreciable difference.
- pine needleAn adult leaf of an adult pine tree.
- needle in a haystackSomething that is difficult or impossible to locate.
- needle gunA firearm with a needlelike firing pin.
- moved the needlesimple past and past participle of move the needle
- moving the needlepresent participle and gerund of move the needle
- needle furzeGenista anglica, a shrubby flowering plant of the family Fabaceae.
- needle laceA form of lace made using a needle and thread.
- Needle Galaxya spiral galaxy, NGC designation NGC 4565, in the Coma Berenices.
- needle sharingThe practice among intravenous drug users by which a needle or syringe is shared by multiple individuals to administer intravenous drugs, potentially leading to transmission of certain infectious diseases.
- darning needleUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: A needle used for darning.
- moves the needlethird-person singular simple present indicative of move the needle: To change a situation to a noticeable degree; to make an appreciable difference.
- needle bearingA type of roller bearing in which the load-bearing elements are longish, thin, cylindrical pins.
- needle valveA type of valve having a small orifice and a needle-like plunger, allowing precise regulation of generally small flow rates.
- hypodermic needleA hollow needle with a sharp point intended to puncture the skin to draw a fluid from under the skin or inject a fluid under the skin, used as part of a hypodermic syringe.
- needle threaderA device for pulling a thread through the small eye of a needle.
- needle holderA specialized form of forceps, featuring very small jaws and often a locking ratchet mechanism, used to hold the needle of a suture.
- packing needleA large needle used for heavier sewing, such as sewing up canvas packages.
- shepherd's needleVenus comb (Scandix pecten-veneris)
- compass needleA magnetized pointer (usually marked on the North end) within a compass, free to align itself with the Earth's magnetic field.
- needle-clawed bushbabyA primate of one of the two species in the genus Euoticus, which is in the family Galagidae.
- larding needleA needle-like tool used to insert small strips of fat into an uncooked roast of meat
- circular needlea knitting implement consisting of two needles connected by a thin wire; used to knit round tubes
- ice needlea small crystal of ice floating in the high atmosphere; a constituent of snow mist
Compound words 75
- needlepointA craft involving pulling yarn, thread, or floss through a canvas mesh to produce a decorative design.
- needlenoseHaving a long, thin nose; applied to needlenose pliers.
- needlestickPuncture of the skin by a hypodermic needle or other sharp object.
- NeedlemanA surname from Danish.
- needlefishAny of certain species of slender fish, principally of the family Belonidae, many usually found in shallow marine habitats.
- needlecaseA case in which needles are kept.
- needlerAgent noun of needle (verb).
- needlegrassAny of several genera of Poaceae grasses:
- needlestackA stack of needles. Represents the task of finding one thing among a large number of very similar things.
- needletradeAny line of work involving the use of a needle with textiles, such as embroidery or the making of clothes.