English Explanatory Dictionary

needler

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Agent noun of needle (verb).
  2. One who needles (someone else).
  3. One who makes or uses needles.
  4. A dealer in needles.
  5. Ellipsis of needle gun
  6. Any of various weapons that fire needles or needlelike darts.

Word forms

needler needlers

Etymology

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

Synonyms

nag nagger annoyer prickler needle gun
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