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needlewise

needlewise adverb: in the direction of a needle; into a needle.

Adverb

needlewise (not comparable)

  1. (uncommon) In the direction of a needle; into a needle.
  2. (uncommon) Using a needle.

Origin of needlewise

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

Questions about needlewise

What does needlewise mean?
Needlewise means in the direction of a needle; into a needle.
What part of speech is needlewise?
Needlewise is an adverb.

Words near needlewise in the dictionary

  1. needletails
  2. needletalk
  3. needletrade
  4. needletrades
  5. needlets
  6. needlewise
  7. needlewoman
  8. needlewomen
  9. needlewood
  10. needlewoods
  11. needlework

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