knitting needle

noun

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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Origin:
1590–1600

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knitting needle
noun
needle consisting of a slender rod with pointed ends; usually used in pairs

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