a thin, pointed piece of polished steel with a small hole at one end for thread, used in sewing; a long, thin piece of metal used for knitting; a pointer used as an indicator in a measuring instrument, compass etc
tease, annoy
Cases of word usage
1) an instrument with a needle that points to the magnetic north (compass)
2) to use a needle and acid to make (a picture) on a metal plate from which copies may be printed (etch)
3) to join, make, (things) using a needle and thread; to make (clothing) by sewing (sew)
4) the act of using a needle and thread (sewing)
