An acute infectious disease caused by the diphtheria bacterium, typically marked by inflammation of the throat and the formation of a greyish-white membrane. It most commonly affects children during autumn and winter.

anything shaped like a needle, such as a clock hand, a compass needle, or a pine needle

(bound form) tail of an animal

any of several birds in the swift family that resemble swallows but have longer wings and are known for fast flight; they often nest in crevices or under eaves