needle

US /ˈniː.dəl/
UK /ˈniː.dəl/
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aiguille

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.
Elle a enfilé le fil bleu dans l'aiguille.
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Be careful not to prick yourself with the needle.
Fais attention de ne pas te piquer avec l'aiguille.
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pinspikestylus
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aiguille, indicateur

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

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The compass needle pointed north.
L'aiguille de la boussole indiquait le nord.
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The speedometer needle climbed rapidly.
L'aiguille du compteur de vitesse a grimpé rapidement.
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pointerindicatordial
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aiguille, feuille d'aiguille

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

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Pine trees have long, green needles.
Les pins ont de longues aiguilles vertes.
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The forest floor was covered with fallen pine needles.
Le sol de la forêt était couvert d'aiguilles de pin tombées.
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spinepricklebristle
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taquiner, provoquer

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.
Il aime taquiner son jeune frère à propos de ses erreurs.
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Don't let him needle you; just ignore him.
Ne le laisse pas te provoquer ; ignore-le simplement.
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goadprovokeannoyirritatetease
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