needle moves
Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words
For the pointer on a gauge or compass to change position.
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Examples (10)
- The needle moved away from the wind.
- The speedometer needle moved past 100 mph.
- When the engine starts, the oil pressure needle moves to the green zone.
- If the temperature rises, the thermometer needle will move significantly.
- The compass needle is moving slowly towards north.
- The gas gauge needle was moving towards empty as we drove.
- The RPM needle has moved to its maximum limit.
- Watch closely as the voltage needle moves when you adjust the dial.
- The pressure needle didn't move despite the increase in force.
- Notice how the compass needle moves when a magnet is brought near.