hypodermic needle

noun

Definition of hypodermic needle

1 : needle sense 1c(1)

2 : a hypodermic syringe complete with needle

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Synonyms for hypodermic needle

Synonyms

hype [slang], hypodermic, hypodermic syringe, needle, syringe

Examples of hypodermic needle in a Sentence

doesn't mind getting shots as long as he doesn't catch sight of the hypodermic needle

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The sharp objects were so prevalent that one woman reported getting pricked by a hypodermic needle wedged in a seat cushion. — Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, "Needles on wane in BART trains and stations, another sign of fentanyl’s rise," 7 July 2019 There are even hypodermic needles being tossed in the pits along with human waste and other garbage. — latimes.com, "Filth from homeless camps is luring rats to L.A. City Hall, report says," 3 June 2019 Besides a spike in violent crime, conductors have also taken to the taken to the trains' PA systems to warn riders about hypodermic needles being left on seats by transient drug users. — Travis Fedschun, Fox News, "BART may have to spend up to $200M to replace turnstiles in attempt to curb fare cheaters," 21 Aug. 2018 Prosecutor Jacob McCrindle told the court that Bibaud was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over for a defective brake light, and she was found to be in possession of a hypodermic needle and seven baggies of heroin. — Travis Andersen, BostonGlobe.com, "Woman at center of State Police scandal resolves heroin charge," 12 Jan. 2018 The guy who sells hypodermic needles near the Somerset El station? — Aubrey Whelan, Philly.com, "Cautious optimism as Kensington heroin camps prepare for eviction," 24 May 2018 Police later found a hypodermic needle in a trash can and a glass pipe inside the man's coat. — Brian Lisik/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com, "Juveniles at park cited for drug abuse: Independence Police Blotter," 8 Jan. 2018 Rowan, who is a diabetic , needs to carry hypodermic needles with her for medical reasons. — Christopher Elliott, chicagotribune.com, "For people with diabetes, air travel can present a host of challenges," 12 July 2018 While there, an officer patting down Chase W. M. McMichael, 20, was stuck by a hypodermic needle. — Matt Tunseth, Anchorage Daily News, "20-year-old charged with third police assault since September after officer stuck by needle," 11 July 2018

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