針 — meaning in English

English meaning

• hand noun The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
• indicator noun Something that shows or points to a condition, trend, or measurement.
• needle noun A thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.
• spike noun A large, pointed piece of metal, or anything shaped like one.
• stinger noun The pointed body part an insect or animal uses to sting.

Senses

針 is used for these senses in English:

• indicator The needle or dial on such a meter.
• needle (entomology) Any of various species of damselfly of the genus Synlestes, endemic to Australia.
• stinger A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.

hand — full definition

1. noun The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
2. noun The cards a player is holding in a card game, or a single round of play.
3. noun Help or assistance, especially physical.
4. noun A worker or laborer, especially one hired for manual work.
5. verb To pass or give something to someone using the hand.

indicator — full definition

1. noun Something that shows or points to a condition, trend, or measurement.
2. noun (UK) The flashing light on a vehicle used to signal a turn.
3. noun A dial, gauge, or needle that shows a reading.

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