knitting needle
Americannoun
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either of two types of instruments used for hand knitting: a straight rod of steel, wood, plastic, etc., pointed at one or both ends, used in pairs, or a single curved, flexible rod with two pointed ends.
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any of various needlelike devices used in machine knitting.
Etymology
Origin of knitting needle
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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She worked with such speed and rhythm, her fingers and knitting needles became a blur.
From Literature
She’s coughing so hard one of her knitting needles slides from her lap and clatters to the floor.
From Literature
Her brows were pinched together like a couple of busy knitting needles, and she kept on trying to make sense of the nighttime garden scene.
From Literature
"It was the knitting needle I brought back from my parents' house. It was also that when I finally miscarried, I didn't know that there would be a placenta to pass."
From BBC
Mrs. Clarke had been quiet all this time, taking in every word as her knitting needles silently flew.
From Literature
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