Meaning

2 senses
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: A needle used for darning.

    Stopfnadel

    што́пальная игла́štópalʹnaja iglá

  2. A damselfly, or a dragonfly that resembles one.

More definitions
  • a long needle with an eye large enough for heavy darning or embroidery thread
  • slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc.

Translations

2 languages
Русский
By meaning 1
needle for darning:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
needle for darning:

Forms

plural: darning needles

Synonyms

11 synonyms
needle for repair by sewing:darnertapestry needlecrewel needle
Close in meaning

See also

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