needled

/N IY1 D AH0 L D/
verb
  1. 1

    To pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture.

  2. 2

    To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.

    “Billy needled his sister incessantly about her pimples.”

  3. 3

    To form, or be formed, in the shape of a needle.

    “to needle crystals”

Synonyms

goadtease
adjective
  1. 1

    Covered or armored with needles.

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