·vi To form needles; to crystallize in the form of needles.
II. Needle ·noun ·see Magnetic needle, under Magnetic.
III. Needle ·vt To form in the shape of a needle; as, to needle crystals.
IV. Needle ·noun One of the needle-shaped secondary leaves of pine trees. ·see Pinus.
V. Needle ·noun A small instrument of steel, sharply pointed at one end, with an eye to receive a thread, — used in sewing.
VI. Needle ·noun Any slender, pointed object, like a needle, as a pointed crystal, a sharp pinnacle of rock, an obelisk, ·etc.
VII. Needle ·noun A slender rod or wire used in knitting; a knitting needle; also, a hooked instrument which carries the thread or twine, and by means of which knots or loops are formed in the process of netting, knitting, or crocheting.