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feminine

/e.ɡɥij/

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Translation

needle; hand (of a clock)

Word origin

From Late Latin acucula, a diminutive of acus ('needle'), from a root meaning 'sharp'.

Origin: Latin
Root: acucula
English cognates: acute

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralaiguilles

Examples

She is looking for a needle in her box.

The hands of the watch have stopped moving.

The doctor prepared a clean needle.

' .

He pricked his finger on a needle.

fines .

These needles are too fine for this thread.

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This word is part of lesson 49.