Basic Details
Word: Needle
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A thin, pointed metal tool used for sewing or threading.
Synonyms: Pin, stitcher
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Like finding a needle in a haystack: Used to describe a situation that is very difficult to find something or accomplish something. Example: "Searching for my lost earring in this room feels like finding a needle in a haystack."
- Needle in a balloon: Referring to something that is fragile or sensitive. Example: "Discussing her plans with him is like using a needle in a balloon; he gets upset easily."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She used a needle and thread to fix the hole in her shirt.
Example 2: The needle fell on the floor, making it hard to find because it was so small and shiny.
Example 3: Before starting the sewing project, make sure you have the right size needle for your fabric.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the earliest needles were made from materials like bone and wood, and date back to at least 25,000 years ago? They were used by early humans to stitch clothing from animal hides!
Famous Quote
"The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself." - Michel de Montaigne (implying that just like a needle is essential in threading, knowing oneself is essential in life).
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "needle" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A long tool for sewing
c) A kind of tree
d) A type of fabric
Answer: b) A long tool for sewing
2. Which of these is a synonym of "needle"?
a) Thread
b) Pin
c) Fabric
d) Button
Answer: b) Pin
3. Which sentence uses "needle" correctly?
a) The needle was too heavy to lift.
b) I lost my needle while I was candy making.
c) She used a needle to sew the buttons on her coat.
d) They played needle in the park.
Answer: c) She used a needle to sew the buttons on her coat.
4. Which idiom means finding something very difficult?
a) Needle in a balloon
b) Like finding a needle in a haystack
c) Like a needle in a thread
d) Stitch in time saves nine
Answer: b) Like finding a needle in a haystack
5. What is the opposite of "needle"?
a) N/A
b) Hammer
c) Scissors
d) Ruler
Answer: a) N/A
