1. (noun) acerate leaf, needle
the leaf of a conifer
Synonyms: needle, acerate leaf, phonograph needle
2. (noun) needle
a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument
Synonyms: phonograph needle, acerate leaf
3. (noun) needle
a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
Synonyms: phonograph needle, acerate leaf
4. (verb) phonograph needle, needle
a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record
Synonyms: phonograph needle, acerate leaf, needle
5. (verb) needle, goad
goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
Synonyms: needle, spur, goad, prick
6. (verb) needle
prick with a needle
Synonyms: goad
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