Needles
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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I flick it back and forth until it moves from numb to pins and needles, then I peek through the blinds to see if Mom is here.
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I think it’s the rhythmic click of the needles, the push and pull of the yarn.
From Literature
She’s coughing so hard one of her knitting needles slides from her lap and clatters to the floor.
From Literature
I put my needles down and take a breath, trying to recenter myself in the present.
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The great room is filled with the gentle sounds of needles clicking, along with the occasional snap or pop from the fireplace.
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