nee|dle-nosed

nee|dle-nosed
nee|dle-nosed «NEE duhl NOHZD», adjective.
1. having a tapered nose to reduce air resistance at high speeds: »

The cramped cockpit of a needle-nosed, stub-winged plane (Time).

2. having tapered ends for getting into small spaces or working with small objects: »

needle-nosed pliers.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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