1. plural of needle; thin pointed metal instruments used for sewing
2. thin pointed leaves of evergreen trees
3. thin pointed medical instruments used for injections

1. third person singular present of needle; to annoy or provoke persistently
Usage: informal

Examples

• She kept her sewing needles in a small cushion.
• The pine needles covered the forest floor.
• The nurse disposed of the used needles safely.
• He needles his sister about her messy room.
• Knitting needles come in different sizes.
• The Christmas tree dropped its needles everywhere.
• She always needles him when he’s trying to concentrate.