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

"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."

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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.

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Ms Gray described how her mother's stone featured a ball of wool and knitting needles, because she loved to knit, as well as a blue tit, because she enjoyed watching the birds in her garden.

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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.

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