MEANING
A long, narrow, pointed leaf, especially of a conifer.
Use it for
Conifer foliage, springy forest floors, and pointed leaves.Specify the kind of foliage rather than saying leaves.
Words that belong together
- pine needle
- fallen needles
- needle-covered ground
On the page
Pine needles softened their footsteps.
A drop of rain trembled at the end of a needle.
The storm scattered needles over the snow.
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Word forms
- Base
- needle
Usage notes
Primary category: environment. A plant sense, not the sewing tool; distinguish leaves from sharp thorns. Plural: needles
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