needled

verb

  1. 1

    To pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture.

  2. 2

    To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.

    Billy needled his sister incessantly about her pimples.
  3. 3

    To form, or be formed, in the shape of a needle.

    to needle crystals

Synonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Covered or armored with needles.

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