US /ˈniːdl̩ˌpɔɪnt/ UK /ˈniːdl̩ˌpɔɪnt/
noun Freq #44462

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    a sharp point resembling the tip of a needle

    It transfixed them with the terrible thorns, which were now seen to be armed with needlepoints and to possess barbs like fish-hooks.]

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Word family
Forms needlepoints
Derived forms needlepointer

Etymology

From needle + point.

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