Needled

verb

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.verbTo pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture.

2.verbTo tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.

"Billy needled his sister incessantly about her pimples."

3.verbTo form, or be formed, in the shape of a needle.

"to needle crystals"

4.adjectiveCovered or armored with needles.

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