A pointed tool or needle used in sewing or metalwork, particularly in historical or specialized crafts.
From Italian aguglia, meaning needle, derived from Latin acucula, the diminutive of acus (needle). The term evolved through Romance languages to describe sharp pointed implements.
This word shows how tools get their names from their most obvious feature—in this case, sharpness. Many Italian craft terms entered English through trade, especially during the Renaissance when Italian artisans were highly respected across Europe.
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