push a needle

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To apply pressure to move a needle forward into something.

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Examples (10)

  • The nurse carefully pushed the needle into the patient's arm.
  • It takes skill to gently push a needle through delicate fabric.
  • He had to push the needle deeper to draw enough blood.
  • The acupuncturist will push a thin needle into specific points.
  • She felt a slight prick as the doctor pushed the needle into her skin.
  • The device is designed to automatically push the needle at the correct depth.
  • Before sewing, always push the needle through a thimble first.
  • With trembling hands, she managed to push the needle into the syringe.
  • You need to push the needle straight, not at an angle.
  • The machine can precisely push a needle through multiple layers of material.