needlecap
nounUK /ˈniːdlkæp/
US /ˈniːdlkæp/
A needlecap is a small cap that covers the sharp end of a needle.
She put the needlecap back on the syringe after the injection.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small mushroom with a thin, needle-like cap.
We found a needlecap growing among the pine needles.
3. A protective cover on the tip of a pen or stylus.
The needlecap on his drawing pen kept the ink from drying out.
4. A decorative metal tip on the end of a lace or cord.
The needlecap on her shoelace had come loose.