needle- root words — words with the needle- root

The root needle- comes from Old English nædl, meaning needle. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including needlepoint, microneedle. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the needle- root

Explore words with needle- — words containing the needle- root and sharing its sense of "needle". Examples include needlepoint, microneedle. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does needle- mean?

The needle- root means needle, from Old English nædl. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.