A slender-pointed leaf, as of the firs and other evergreens.

A slender rod or probe used to sort decks of edge- punched cards by inserting it through holes along the margin of the deck and vibrating the deck so that cards having that particular hole are retained, but those having a notch cut at that hole position drop out.

1. A device made of steel pointed at one end with a hole at the other; used for sewing.

2. A device made of steel with a hook at one end; used for knitting.

1. A piece of copper or brass about ¹/₂ inch (13 millimeters) in diameter and 3 or 4 feet (90 or 120 centimeters) long, pointed at one end, thrust into a charge of blasting powder in a borehole and then withdrawn, leaving a hole for the priming, fuse, or squib. Also known as pricker.

2. A thin pointed indicator on an instrument dial.

See <<stylus>>

A pointed, elevated, and detached mass of rock formed by erosion, such as an aiguille.

A long, slender snow crystal that is at least five times as long as it is broad.

A needle-shaped or acicular mineral crystal.