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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: A needle used for darning.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A damselfly, or a dragonfly that resembles one.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc.
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: dragonfly, devil's darning needle, sewing needle, snake feeder, snake doctor, mosquito hawk, skeeter hawk
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Broader terms: odonate
noun
a long needle with an eye large enough for heavy darning or embroidery thread
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: embroidery needle
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sewing needle
History
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Across languages
11 source translations are retained for this English entry.
