naaien — meaning in English

English meaning

• needle noun A thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.
• screw noun A metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.
• sew verb To join or repair fabric by passing thread through it with a needle.

Senses

naaien is used for these senses in English:

• needle To pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture.
• screw (transitive) To extort or practice extortion upon; to oppress by unreasonable or extortionate exactions; to put the screws on.

needle — full definition

1. noun A thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.
2. noun A pointer on a dial, compass, or gauge.
3. noun The thin, pointed leaf of certain conifer trees, such as pine.
4. verb To tease or provoke someone persistently.

screw — full definition

1. noun A metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.
2. noun A ship's propeller.
3. verb To attach or fasten something using a screw, or by twisting it into place.
4. verb (informal) To cheat, mistreat, or ruin things for someone.
5. noun (slang) A prison guard.

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