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 needle needle /ˈniːdəl/

noun

  1. () A slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument  ( needle )
    a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument
     The technician adjusted the needle on the instrument to get an accurate reading.
    The technician adjusted the needle on the instrument to get an accurate reading.
  2. () The leaf of a conifer  ( acerate leaf , needle )
    the leaf of a conifer
      The pine tree's needles formed a soft carpet on the forest floor.
    The pine tree's needles formed a soft carpet on the forest floor.
  3. () A sharp pointed implement (usually steel)  ( needle )
    a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
     The nurse prepared to give the injection with a small needle
    The nurse prepared to give the injection with a small needle
  4. A stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record  ( needle , phonograph needle )
    a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record

verb

  1. () Annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism  ( goad , needle )
    annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
     He needled her with his sarcastic remarks
    He needled her with his sarcastic remarks
  2. (sewing) prick with a needle  ( needle )
    (sewing) prick with a needle


 visual modality visual modality /ˈvɪʒʊəl moʊˈdælɪti/

noun

  1. The ability to see; the visual faculty  ( visual modality , visual sense , sight , vision )
    the ability to see; the visual faculty
     Good sight is essential for many daily activities such as reading and driving
    Good sight is essential for many daily activities such as reading and driving


 serger serger /ˈsɝːdʒər/

noun

  1. A sewing machine that overcasts the raw edges of a fabric with a V-shaped stitch  ( serger )
    a sewing machine that overcasts the raw edges of a fabric with a V-shaped stitch
     My grandmother uses her serger to give a professional finish to her sewing projects.
    My grandmother uses her serger to give a professional finish to her sewing projects.


 chatelaine chatelaine /ˈʃætəleɪn/

noun

  1. A chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc.  ( chatelaine )
    a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc.
     In the Victorian era, a lady often wore a chatelaine with her keys and other small necessities attached.
    In the Victorian era, a lady often wore a chatelaine with her keys and other small necessities attached.
  2. The mistress of a château or large country house  ( chatelaine )
    the mistress of a château or large country house