A sharp, needle-like piece of rock or a thin, pointed architectural feature; also refers to a needle or pointed instrument used in sewing or medical procedures.
From Old French 'aiguille', derived from Latin 'acus' meaning needle, with the root relating to sharpness and pointed objects.
In mountaineering, the Aiguille du Midi in France is literally named 'Needle Peak' because its sharp, pointed summit looks like a giant needle piercing the sky—climbers still challenge themselves to reach this dramatic peak!
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