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Definition of needler in English: needlernoun ˈniːdlə 1A person who annoys or antagonizes another. a miserable little needler who can't stand anybody else's happiness Example sentencesExamples - Fingers was a great needler, and he stayed on the driver the whole time.
- People think I'm a great needler, but Jack can do a little needling himself.
2(in science fiction) a weapon that fires thin, pointed projectiles. Example sentencesExamples - Dual needlers produce a cool effect but it's still no match for a well-thrown plasma grenade.
- The needlers have returned as well, and while they were significantly weaker in the first Halo, they've become much more effective and damaging in Halo 2.
- He heard a woman's defiant shout, followed by the sound of a needler firing.
- The featureless figure pointed with the needler at the two crewmembers still alive and gestured towards hatch leading to the rest of the ship.
Definition of needler in US English: needlernounˈnēd(ə)lər 1A person who annoys or antagonizes another. a miserable little needler who can't stand anybody else's happiness Example sentencesExamples - People think I'm a great needler, but Jack can do a little needling himself.
- Fingers was a great needler, and he stayed on the driver the whole time.
2(in science fiction) a weapon that fires thin, pointed projectiles. Example sentencesExamples - The needlers have returned as well, and while they were significantly weaker in the first Halo, they've become much more effective and damaging in Halo 2.
- The featureless figure pointed with the needler at the two crewmembers still alive and gestured towards hatch leading to the rest of the ship.
- Dual needlers produce a cool effect but it's still no match for a well-thrown plasma grenade.
- He heard a woman's defiant shout, followed by the sound of a needler firing.
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