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Definition of needlenose in English: needlenoseadjective ˈniːdlˌnəʊz North American Of a tool, piece of machinery, etc.: tapering to a needle-like point; specifically designating a pair of pliers having long, pointed jaws, used especially for manipulating electrical wires in tight spaces.
noun ˈniːdlˌnəʊz North American A sharply pointed nose-cone on an aircraft, etc.
Origin Early 20th century. From needle + nose. Definition of needlenose in US English: needlenoseadjectiveˈniːdlˌnəʊz North American Of a tool, piece of machinery, etc.: tapering to a needle-like point; specifically designating a pair of pliers having long, pointed jaws, used especially for manipulating electrical wires in tight spaces.
nounˈniːdlˌnəʊz North American A sharply pointed nose-cone on an aircraft, etc.
Origin Early 20th century. From needle + nose. |