바늘

baneul · [바늘]

needle · hand

nounIntermediate

Meanings

  1. needleA thin, long metallic item with a pointed end that is used to sew or make clothes.
  2. handA long, thin object in a clock or scale that points to the markings.
  3. needleA long, thin stick that is used to weave the thread in knitting.
  4. needleA thin item with a pointed end that has a conduit inside it for forcing air or liquid like intravenous medication into a person or object.

Examples from Lessons (2)

Before she knows it, the clock is ticking toward eight, and the kitchen is filled with a savory aroma.

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The character's restless gaze is shaking like a compass needle that has lost its way.

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Korean definitions, pronunciations and learner levels are from the Basic Korean Dictionary (한국어기초사전) by the National Institute of Korean Language, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.

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