knitting needle
[/ˈnɪtɪŋ ˈnidəl/]
nounfemininepl: knitting needles
agulha de tricô
1. a long, slender, pointed rod used in pairs to knit fabric by interlocking loops of yarn
She picked up her knitting needles to start a new scarf.
Ela pegou suas agulhas de tricô para começar um novo lenço.
2. the tool characterized by a shaft with a point at one end and a knob or stopper at the other to prevent stitches from slipping off
The knitting needles clicked rhythmically as she worked on the sweater.
As agulhas de tricô clicavam ritmicamente enquanto ela trabalhava no suéter.
Knitting needles are traditional crafting tools used in both American and Brazilian cultures. In Brazil, knitting (tricô) is a popular hobby among women and has seen renewed interest among younger generations. In the USA, knitting has experienced a revival and is seen as both a meditative craft and a fashion statement. The term 'agulha de tricô' is universally understood in Portuguese-speaking communities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
clicking knitting needles - to engage in knitting activity
drop a stitch - to lose a loop on the knitting needle
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