Collocations for needle - noun
1. for sewing
ADJ.
long | blunt | sharp | fine | darning, embroidery, sewing, tapestry
VERB + NEEDLE
use | thread
PHRASES
the eye of a needle, needle and thread
She sewed it on with needle and thread.
She sewed it on with needle and thread.
2. for knitting
ADJ.
empty | knitting
NEEDLE + VERB
hold sth
a needle holding two stitches
a needle holding two stitches
3. for drugs
ADJ.
hypodermic, syringe | long | sharp | fine | clean, sterile | contaminated, infected | used
VERB + NEEDLE
insert, jab (sb with), plunge, put, stick
He saw her stick a needle into her arm.
He saw her stick a needle into her arm.
use | share
the dangers of sharing needles
the dangers of sharing needles
NEEDLE + VERB
go in
The needle went in easily.
The needle went in easily.
NEEDLE + NOUN
tip | exchange
He believes that needle exchange schemes (= where drug users can change used needles for clean ones) encourage drug addiction.
He believes that needle exchange schemes (= where drug users can change used needles for clean ones) encourage drug addiction.
PHRASES
the prick of a needle
4. on a compass/instrument
ADJ.
magnetized | compass
NEEDLE + VERB
move
The needle moved away from the wind.
The needle moved away from the wind.
point | settle
Wait until the needle settles and is pointing in one direction.
Wait until the needle settles and is pointing in one direction.
PHRASES
the needle of a compass
5. on a pine tree
ADJ.
conifer, pine
VERB + NEEDLE
drop, lose