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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: A needle used for darning.
2. 2
   slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc. wordnet
3. 3
   A damselfly, or a dragonfly that resembles one.
4. 4
   a long needle with an eye large enough for heavy darning or embroidery thread wordnet

Synonyms

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darnerdevil's darning needledragonflyembroidery needlemosquito hawkneedles