needles Meaning & Definition
What Does Needles Mean?
Needles is used as a noun meaning plural of needle. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of needle. As an adjective, it means Obsolete spelling of needless.
Quick Facts About Needles
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | goad and tease |
| Antonyms | needful |
| Comparative / superlative | more needles, most needles |
Needles Definition (Noun)
- plural of needle
Needles as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of needle
Needles as an Adjective
- Obsolete spelling of needless.
Noun
- A fine, sharp implement usually for piercing such as sewing, or knitting, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, etc.
The seamstress threaded the needle to sew on a button.
- Any slender, pointed object resembling a needle, such as a pointed crystal, a sharp pinnacle of rock, an obelisk, etc.
- A fine measurement indicator on a dial or graph, e.g. a compass needle.
The needle on the fuel gauge pointed to empty.
- A sensor for playing phonograph records, a phonograph stylus.
Ziggy bought some diamond needles for his hi-fi phonograph.
- A needle-like leaf found on some conifers.
- A strong beam resting on props, used as a temporary support during building repairs.
- (usually preceded by the) The death penalty carried out by lethal injection.
- A text string that is searched for within another string. (see: needle in a haystack)
Verb
- To pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture.
- To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.
Billy needled his sister incessantly about her pimples.
- To form, or be formed, in the shape of a needle.
to needle crystals
Adjective
- Not needed; unnecessary.
This new project of yours will only be a needless expense.
Synonyms of Needles
Needles synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Needles
Needles in a Sentence
The seamstress threaded the needle to sew on a button.
The needle on the fuel gauge pointed to empty.
Ziggy bought some diamond needles for his hi-fi phonograph.
Billy needled his sister incessantly about her pimples.
to needle crystals
This new project of yours will only be a needless expense.
Word Forms & Grammar
needles pl
needles
needles (comparative more needles, superlative most needles)
Words That Rhyme With Needles
Origin of Needles
Origin 1: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Origin 2: See needless.
Questions People Ask About Needles
Is needles a noun or a verb?
Needles is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is another word for needles?
Words with a similar meaning to needles include goad and tease. See the full list of needles synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of needles?
The opposite of needles is needful.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of needles?
The comparative form is more needles and the superlative form is most needles.