needle size
[ˈniːdəl saɪz]
nounpl: needle sizes
tamanho da agulha
1. The measurement or gauge of a needle, typically referring to its diameter or thickness, commonly used in sewing, knitting, medical, or craft contexts
You should use a smaller needle size for delicate fabrics.
Você deve usar um tamanho de agulha menor para tecidos delicados.
2. In knitting and crochet, the numerical designation that indicates the diameter of the needle or hook
This pattern requires a needle size of US 6.
Este padrão requer um tamanho de agulha US 6.
3. In medical contexts, the gauge designation of a hypodermic needle (e.g., 18G, 25G)
The nurse selected a 22-gauge needle size for the blood draw.
A enfermeira selecionou um tamanho de agulha 22G para a coleta de sangue.
In Brazil, needle size is particularly important in the thriving sewing and crafting communities. The term is standardized internationally in knitting circles, where US, UK, and metric systems are all used. In medical settings, gauge measurement is universal and critical for patient care. Americans and Brazilians both use international needle size standards when following knitting or sewing patterns.
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