Pins And Needles (Noun)
Meaning
A sharp tingling sensation from lack of circulation.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- After sitting cross-legged on the floor for hours, I felt pins and needles in my legs and had to stand up to stretch.
- The hikers experienced pins and needles in their toes after a long day of walking in tight boots.
- When I woke up from the nap, I had pins and needles in my arm from sleeping on it wrong.
- The musician's fingers felt like they had pins and needles after playing the guitar for hours without a break.
- After being in the same position for too long, the patient felt pins and needles in her legs and asked the nurse to help her move.