saphir — meaning in English

English meaning

• needle noun A thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.
• sapphire noun A precious gemstone, typically deep blue, formed from the mineral corundum.
• stylus noun An ancient writing implement consisting of a small rod with a pointed end for scratching letters on clay, wax-covered tablets or other surfaces, and a blunt end for obliterating them.

Senses

saphir is used for these senses in English:

• needle (informal) A sensor for playing phonograph records, a phonograph stylus.
• sapphire of a deep blue colour.

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.

sapphire — full definition

1. noun A precious gemstone, typically deep blue, formed from the mineral corundum.
2. noun A deep, rich blue colour, named after the gem.
3. adj Of a deep blue colour.

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