運針[unshin] handling the needle
検針[kenshin] inspection of a meter
絹針[kinubari] needle for silkwork
行動方針[koudouhoushin] course of action
指針[shishin] needle (of a compass, etc.)

自主指針[jishushishin] independent guideline
畳針[tatamibari] tatami needle
針鰻[hariunagi] elver (type of eel)
針金[harigane] wire