noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Agent noun of needle (verb). agent, form-of
2. 2
   Agent noun of needle (verb).; One who needles (someone else).

   "Near-synonyms: nag, nagger, annoyer, prickler"

3. 3
   One who makes or uses needles.
4. 4
   A dealer in needles. dated
5. 5
   Any of various weapons that fire needles or needlelike darts.

Synonyms

All synonyms

annoyernagnaggerneedle gunpricklersewer

Example

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"Near-synonyms: nag, nagger, annoyer, prickler"

Etymology

From Middle English nedlere, equivalent to needle + -er.

Related phrases

agent noun

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