needles
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈnidəɫz// UK //nˈiːdəlz// nee·dles
n. small, thin tools with a sharp point at one end and a hole for thread at the other. You use them for sewing clothes or for medical injections.
n. slender, pointed instruments used for suturing, sewing, or puncturing tissue. In medical contexts, they are typically hollow to allow for the injection or withdrawal of fluids.
She used a sharp needle to sew the button back on.
The nurse carefully disposed of the used needles in a puncture-proof container to ensure safety.
The tailor selected a fine needle to work on the delicate silk, ensuring that the punctures would be nearly invisible to the naked eye.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural when referring to medical supplies or general sewing kits.