needler

English

Etymology

From Middle English nedlere, equivalent to needle +‎ -er.

Noun

needler (plural needlers)

  2. Agent noun of needle (verb).
    2. One who needles (someone else).
      Near-synonyms: nag, nagger, annoyer, prickler
  4. One who makes or uses needles.
  6. (dated) A dealer in needles.
  8. (chiefly science fiction) Any of various weapons that fire needles or needlelike darts.
    Synonym: needle gun

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