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hairpin

hair·pin

UK/ˈhɛə.pɪn/ US/ˈhɛɚ.pɪn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a double pronged pin used to hold women''s hair in place

Origin

From hair + pin, 1788 (as hair pin). Adjective sense 1906 in hairpin turn etc.

Phrases

  • hair bun
  • hairpin bend
  • hairpin curve
  • hairpin transfer
  • hairpin turn
  • Sherman's hairpin

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