needles

The word “needles” has 2 syllables: need-les.

It's pronounced as /ˈniː.dəlz/.

What is synonym and antonym for needles?

In the thesaurus, “needles” has 40 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for needles along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for needles

A fine, sharp implement usually for piercing such as sewing, or knitting, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, etc.
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.
A sensor for playing phonograph records, a phonograph stylus.
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).

She carefully organized her sewing kit, making sure all the needles were in the right place.
The doctor used several needles to administer the vaccines during the health fair.
For the knitting project, I needed a set of circular needles to create the perfect shape.
The artist preferred using fine needles to achieve intricate details in her embroidery work.
After losing a few needles, he decided to buy a new set to replace the missing ones.

On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to needles, such as: advantage, angst, apprehension, baits, begs, belief, blessing.

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