Needlewise

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In the direction of a needle; into a needle. not-comparable, uncommon
  2. 2
    Using a needle. not-comparable, uncommon

Etymology

From needle + -wise. First use appears c. 1873. See citations page.

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