Word: needlestick
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: nee
dle
stick
Definition: Puncture of the skin by a hypodermic needle or other sharp object.
Morphemes:
Affix: needle
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture.
Affix: stick
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To adorn or deck with things fastened on as by piercing.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: stiken
Language: enm
Decoded: stiken
Meaning: to stick, pierce, stab, remain embedded, be fastened