#needle  a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
  supertype:  implement  instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
  part:  eye.hole  point.end
  subtype:  crochet_needle__crochetneedle__crochet_hook__crochethook  a needle with a hook on the end; used in crocheting
  subtype:  hypodermic_needle  a hollow needle
  subtype:  knitting_needle  needle consisting of a slender rod with pointed ends; usually used in pairs
  subtype:  packing_needle__packingneedle  a large needle used to sew up canvas packages
  subtype:  sewing_needle  a needle used in sewing to pull thread through cloth
     subtype:  darning_needle__darningneedle__embroidery_needle  a long needle with an eye large enough for heavy darning or embroidery thread
     subtype:  sharp  a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
     subtype:  upholstery_needle  any of several very heavy and sometimes curved sewing needles used by upholsterers

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