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I . nee·dle [ˈni:dl̩] N

1. needle (for sewing):

needle
šivanka f
needle
igla f za šivanje
knitting needle
pletilka
needle and thread
šivanka in nit

2. needle:

needle MED, BOT
iglica f
to get the needle Am Aus inf
razjeziti se

3. needle (pointer):

needle
igla f
it is like looking for a needle in a haystack
to je, kot bi iskal iglo v kopici sena

II . nee·dle [ˈni:dl̩] VB trans

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1. needle:

needle
zbadati [perf zbosti]
needle
jeziti [perf razjeziti]

2. needle:

needle
zašiti

ˈcro·chet hook N, ˈcro·chet nee·dle N

ˈdarn·ing nee·dle N

darning needle
igla f za krpanje

ˈknit·ting-nee·dle N

ˈnee·dle match N SPORTS

ˈpine nee·dle N

pine needle
borova iglica f
pine needle (of stone pine)
pinijina iglica f

Usage examples with needle

knitting needle
pletilka
eye of a needle
šivankino uho
to get the needle Am Aus inf
razjeziti se
to thread a needle
vdeti sukanec v iglo
needle and thread
šivanka in nit
to plunge a dagger/knife/needle into sb
zariniti bodalo/nož/iglo v koga
it is like looking for a needle in a haystack
to je, kot bi iskal iglo v kopici sena

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The needle struck a post when it moved causing it to ring.
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In its purest form the only equipment and materials used are a needle, thread and scissors.
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There are many figures used, such as couples advancing, retiring, changing places, couples visiting, circling, threading the needle, etc.
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The needle "shades" the numbers between 360 and 090.
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Needle gauges can be made of any material, but are often made of metal and plastic.
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Individual protection devices are expensive, and regular needles are much more prevalent.
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The shell of species within this family varies from planispiral to needle-shaped.
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A worker called a "sewer" removed and replaced the bags, and sewed full bags shut with a needle and thread.
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Most needles come with the size written on the needle, but many needles (like double-pointed needles) tend to not be labeled.
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Double-pointed needles are tapered at both ends, which allows them to be knit from either end.
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