needleguard
nounA needleguard is a small cover that keeps a needle safe so it cannot poke you.
She put the needleguard back on the sewing needle before putting it away.
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2. A protective cap on a medical syringe that covers the sharp point.
The nurse clicked the needleguard into place before dropping the syringe into the sharps bin.
3. A small plastic or metal sleeve used to store knitting and sewing needles safely.
The knitting set came with a bright red needleguard for each pair of needles.
4. A guard or shield fitted over a machine needle to protect the operator.
The factory added a needleguard to the industrial sewing machine to prevent accidents.
5. A protective tip on a tattoo or piercing needle used for hygiene between uses.
The artist removed the needleguard only right before starting the tattoo.