Needles

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A small tool typically used for stitching fabrics or embroidering, which can also describe the sharp projections found on certain types of conifer branches or the indicator in navigational instruments
2. An instrument with a sharp point utilized primarily for stitching material and additionally refers to the sharp, elongated leaves of some pines or the moveable part of a gauge that measures specific values
3. A slender tool designed for sewing materials that can also denote the sharp foliage of coniferous trees or the adjustable indicators on various measuring devices

Etymology: "Needles" is the plural of "needle," which comes from Old English "nǣdl." It descends from a Germanic root linked to sewing, and it is related to the Latin verb "nere," meaning "to spin" or "to sew."

Synonyms: pins, staples, tacks, spikes, prongs