knitting needle

American  

[nit-ing need-l] / ˈnɪt ɪŋ ˌnid l /

noun

Knitting.

1. 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.

2. any of various needlelike devices used in machine knitting.

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Etymology

Origin of knitting needle

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

She’s coughing so hard one of her knitting needles slides from her lap and clatters to the floor.

From Literature

Her brows were pinched together like a couple of busy knitting needles, and she kept on trying to make sense of the nighttime garden scene.

From Literature

"It was the knitting needle I brought back from my parents' house. It was also that when I finally miscarried, I didn't know that there would be a placenta to pass."

From BBC

Mrs. Clarke had been quiet all this time, taking in every word as her knitting needles silently flew.

From Literature

They are made using recycled materials including timber and plywood, fibreglass and even knitting needles.

From BBC