Meaning Of The Word Hairpin

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What's The Definition Of Hairpin?

hairpin
countable noun: A hairpin is a small piece of metal or plastic bent back on itself which someone uses to hold their hair in position.
countable noun: A hairpin is the same as a hairpin bend.

hairpin in American English
a small, usually U-shaped, piece of wire, shell, etc., for keeping the hair or a headdress in place
formed like a hairpin
adjective: sharply curved back, as in a U shape
noun: a slender U-shaped piece of wire, shell, etc., used by women to fasten up the hair or hold a headdress

hairpin in British English
noun: a thin double-pronged pin used by women to fasten the hair

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