knitting needle
Americannoun
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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.
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any of various needlelike devices used in machine knitting.
Etymology
Origin of knitting needle
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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“The pain is unbearable, I struggle sleeping at night… I’m not familiar with the sizes of knitting needles but it’s like the thickest knitting needle lodged in your kneecap,” Monica said.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2024
“She has a bun over here, knitting needle over here, gold tooth over here, mole over here.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
The women then strung the hearts together, with the flick of a knitting needle, and suspended the creations from a marble urn that commemorates a Mexican freedom fighter.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 24, 2019
Who would deny a pacifistic grandma a night off from her knitting needle to release her paranoia with a hail of invective directed at villainous Hans Schmidt?
From Slate ● Nov. 18, 2013
In a few minutes he closed his satchel and put the knitting needle in his pocket.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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