adjective
- resembling a needle in shape; long, thin, and pointed
Examples
- The pine tree had needlelike leaves that stayed green all winter.
- She felt a needlelike pain in her shoulder.
- The cactus was covered in needlelike spines.
- Ice crystals formed needlelike patterns on the window.
- The doctor used a needlelike instrument for the procedure.
- Needlelike stalactites hung from the cave ceiling.