long needle

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A needle of greater than average length, used for sewing or medical purposes.

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Examples (10)

  • She used a long needle to stitch the heavy canvas.
  • The nurse prepared a long needle for the intramuscular injection.
  • This embroidery project requires a very long needle to pass through multiple layers.
  • Be careful not to bend the long needle when working with tough materials.
  • The doctor explained that a long needle was necessary for the deep tissue biopsy.
  • My grandmother preferred using a long needle for her intricate darning work.
  • Finding a specific thread color for the long needle took some time.
  • The veterinarian used a long needle to administer medication to the large animal.
  • For quilting, a long needle allows for more efficient stitching across wide areas.
  • The intricate pattern called for a long needle and fine thread.