needle

US /ˈniː.dəl/
UK /ˈniː.dəl/
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1.

agulha

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.
Ela enfiou a linha azul na agulha.
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Be careful not to prick yourself with the needle.
Cuidado para não se picar com a agulha.
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pinspikestylus
2.

agulha, ponteiro

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

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The compass needle pointed north.
A agulha da bússola apontava para o norte.
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The speedometer needle climbed rapidly.
A agulha do velocímetro subiu rapidamente.
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pointerindicatordial
3.

agulha, folha acicular

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

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Pine trees have long, green needles.
Os pinheiros têm agulhas longas e verdes.
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The forest floor was covered with fallen pine needles.
O chão da floresta estava coberto de agulhas de pinheiro caídas.
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spinepricklebristle
1.

provocar, irritar

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.
Ele gosta de provocar o irmão mais novo sobre os erros dele.
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Don't let him needle you; just ignore him.
Não o deixe provocar você; apenas ignore-o.
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goadprovokeannoyirritatetease
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