needler

noun — 6 senses

needler

noun

Etymology From Middle English nedlere, equivalent to needle + -er.

1

Agent Agent noun of needle (verb).

2

One who needles (someone else).

  • Near-synonyms: nag, nagger, annoyer, prickler
3

One who makes or uses needles.

4

Dated A dealer in needles.

5

Abbreviation, Ellipsis Ellipsis of needle gun

6

Literature, Media, Publishing, Science fiction Any of various weapons that fire needles or needlelike darts.

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