needlewise

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adverb

In the direction of a needle; into a needle.

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Meanings

adverbneedlewise (not comparable)
  1. not comparableuncommonIn the direction of a needle; into a needle.
  2. not comparableuncommonUsing a needle.

Origin

From needle + -wise. First use appears c. 1873. See citations page.

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Cite this entry
APA

needlewise. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/needlewise

MLA

“needlewise.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/needlewise. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “needlewise,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/needlewise.

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