Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Video Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of DARNING NEEDLE

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc.
  2. [n]  a long needle with an eye large enough for heavy darning or embroidery thread
 
 Synonyms: devil's darning needle, dragonfly, embroidery needle, mosquito hawk, sewing needle, skeeter hawk, snake doctor, snake feeder
 
 See Also: odonate, sewing needle

 

 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2009 HYPERDICTIONARY.COM HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY