Riddle

I have a long tail that I let fly. Every time I go through a gap, I leave a bit of my tail in the trap. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.A hook
B.A comb
C.A pin
D.Needle
Hint: It's a word with 6 letters, starting with "N".

Answer

Needle

Why this is the answer

A sewing needle drags thread ('tail') through fabric, leaving a little behind in the weave with each stitch through a gap.

This riddle is filed under "What Am I?" Riddles and rated Medium.