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needleful

needleful noun: as much thread as is put into a needle at one time.

Noun

needleful (plural needlefuls)

  1. As much thread as is put into a needle at one time.

Forms of needleful

pluralneedlefuls

Origin of needleful

From needle + -ful.

Questions about needleful

What does needleful mean?
Needleful means as much thread as is put into a needle at one time.
What part of speech is needleful?
Needleful is a noun.
What is the plural of needleful?
The plural of needleful is needlefuls.

Words near needleful in the dictionary

  1. needledom
  2. needlefelt
  3. needlefelts
  4. needlefish
  5. needlefishes
  6. needleful
  7. needlefuls
  8. needlegrass
  9. needlegrasses
  10. needlelace
  11. needlelaces

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