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needle in Italian

needle in Italian is lancetta, ago, puntina — needle means a thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.

needle in Italian

lancetta
noun
ago
noun
puntina
noun
(informal) A sensor for playing phonograph records, a phonograph stylus.
ago
noun
(informal) A sensor for playing phonograph records, a phonograph stylus.
punzonare
verb
To pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture.
punzecchiare
verb
(transitive) To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.

What does "needle" mean?

  1. noun A thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.
    "The doctor said the needle would only sting for a second."
  2. noun A pointer on a dial, compass, or gauge.
    "The needle on the fuel gauge was almost touching empty."
  3. noun The thin, pointed leaf of certain conifer trees, such as pine.
    "The spruce dropped its needles all over the garden path."
  4. verb To tease or provoke someone persistently.
    "Stop needling me about my driving and keep your eyes on the road."
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needle in a sentence

  • The doctor said the needle would only sting for a second.
  • She threaded the needle and began stitching the hem.
  • The needle on the fuel gauge was almost touching empty.
  • As the engine warmed up, the needle crept slowly towards the middle of the dial.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "needle" in Italian?
"needle" in Italian is lancetta, ago, puntina. needle means: A thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.
How do you use "needle" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor said the needle would only sting for a second." In Italian, "needle" is lancetta, ago, puntina.
Are there other ways to say "needle" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "needle": lancetta, ago, puntina, punzonare, punzecchiare.
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