Third-person singular simple present indicative form of needle

Obsolete spelling of needless

(uncountable) A craft involving pulling yarn, thread, or floss through a canvas mesh to produce a decorative design. / (countable) An object made using that craft.

To produce a decorative design by this means.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: A needle used for darning. / A damselfly, or a dragonfly that resembles one.

The art or process of working with a needle especially in embroidery or needlepoint. / The product of such art or process.

A type of valve having a small orifice and a needle-like plunger, allowing precise regulation of generally small flow rates.

(idiomatic) Clearly, obviously.

The small gap in a needle, with just enough space for a thread to pass through.

(idiomatic) If necessary; if there is a need.