needlestack
needlestack · needlestacks
A stack of needles. Represents the task of finding one thing among a large number of…A stack of needles. Represents the task of finding one thing among a large number of very similar things.
» That's looking for a needle in a needlestack.
Meaning
1 senses(figuratively)A stack of needles. Represents the task of finding one thing among a large number of very similar things.
Examples
1 sentencesThat's looking for a needle in a needlestack.
Origin
Blend of needle + haystack, from the metaphor of a needle in a haystack.Blend of needle + haystack, from the metaphor of a needle in a haystack.
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Forms
plural: needlestacks| Singular | needlestack |
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