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knitting needle
[ nit-ing need-l ]
noun
, Knitting.
- either of two types of instruments used for hand knitting: a straight rod of steel, wood, plastic, etc., pointed at one or both ends, used in pairs, or a single curved, flexible rod with two pointed ends.
- any of various needlelike devices used in machine knitting.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of knitting needle1
First recorded in 1590–1600
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Example Sentences
You must decide that by running a trussing needle or knitting needle through the pastry into the apple.
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They try to reform Society as an old lady might try to restore a broken down locomotive by prodding it with a knitting needle.
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Gretel, child, take that knitting needle from your father, quick; he'll get it in his eyes may be; and put the shoe on him.
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He made a stem of an Elderberry shoot, punching out the pith at home with a long knitting-needle.
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For the axle a small brass rod or a large knitting needle may be used.
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