needle

US /ˈniː.dəl/
UK /ˈniː.dəl/
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aguja

a small, thin, sharp piece of metal with a hole (eye) at one end, used for sewing

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She threaded the needle with blue yarn.
Ella enhebró la aguja con hilo azul.
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Be careful not to prick yourself with the needle.
Ten cuidado de no pincharte con la aguja.
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pinspikestylus
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aguja, indicador

the pointed, usually steel, indicator on a dial or compass

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The compass needle pointed north.
La aguja de la brújula apuntaba al norte.
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The speedometer needle climbed rapidly.
La aguja del velocímetro subió rápidamente.
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pointerindicatordial
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aguja, hoja acicular

a thin, stiff, sharp-pointed leaf of a conifer

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Pine trees have long, green needles.
Los pinos tienen agujas largas y verdes.
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The forest floor was covered with fallen pine needles.
El suelo del bosque estaba cubierto de agujas de pino caídas.
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spinepricklebristle
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fastidiar, molestar

to provoke or annoy someone, especially by means of persistent criticism or teasing

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He likes to needle his younger brother about his mistakes.
Le gusta fastidiar a su hermano menor por sus errores.
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Don't let him needle you; just ignore him.
No dejes que te fastidie; simplemente ignóralo.
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goadprovokeannoyirritatetease
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