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

The criticism has touched off a debate about whether it is appropriate to pull out knitting needles in video huddles.

From New York Times

The book was my introduction to Christie’s indefatigably English world of gentleman detectives and civilized old ladies, their knitting needles and logical faculties clacking away.

From New York Times

She gave the street a more evocative name in her book: Klickitat, after a nearby street with a name that reminded her of the sound of knitting needles.

From Washington Post

In her book, she gave the street a more evocative name: Klickitat, after a nearby street in Portland whose name reminded Cleary of the sound of knitting needles.

From Seattle Times

For years, I turned up my nose at anything wider than a knitting needle.

From New York Times