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Darning Needle (Noun)

Slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc..

Nouns denoting animals.

Dragonflies are often mistaken for damselflies but can be differentiated by their larger size and the fact that they hold their wings out to the side like a darning needle when at rest.
The iridescent wings of the dragonfly, held out like a darning needle, refract light and create a beautiful display of colors.
Dragonflies are agile fliers, able to quickly change direction in mid-air, and when at rest, they hold their wings out like a darning needle.
When not in flight, the dragonfly's wings are held out to the side, resembling a darning needle, allowing for a distinctive identification.
The dragonfly's wings, held out like a darning needle when at rest, are a key characteristic that distinguishes them from other insects.

A long needle with an eye large enough for heavy darning or embroidery thread.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

She carefully threaded the darning needle with the thick yarn to repair the hole in her favorite sweater.
The darning needle glided smoothly through the fabric as she worked on her latest embroidery project.
To mend the torn seam, she used a darning needle and some matching thread to weave in and out of the fabric.
The darning needle was too large for the delicate fabric, so she had to use a smaller needle instead.
After rummaging through her sewing box, she finally found the darning needle she needed to finish her needlepoint project.