needle

US /ˈniː.dəl/
UK /ˈniː.dəl/
"needle" picture
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ago

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.
Ha infilato il filo blu nell'ago.
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Be careful not to prick yourself with the needle.
Fai attenzione a non pungerti con l'ago.
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pinspikestylus
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ago, lancetta

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

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The compass needle pointed north.
L'ago della bussola puntava a nord.
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The speedometer needle climbed rapidly.
L'ago del tachimetro è salito rapidamente.
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pointerindicatordial
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ago, foglia aghiforme

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

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Pine trees have long, green needles.
I pini hanno aghi lunghi e verdi.
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The forest floor was covered with fallen pine needles.
Il suolo della foresta era coperto di aghi di pino caduti.
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spinepricklebristle
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punzecchiare, infastidire

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.
Gli piace punzecchiare il fratello minore sui suoi errori.
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Don't let him needle you; just ignore him.
Non lasciarti punzecchiare da lui; ignoralo e basta.
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goadprovokeannoyirritatetease
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pins and needlesknitting needleon pins and needlesa needle in a haystack