HAIRPIN


Meaning of HAIRPIN in English

n.

Pronunciation: - ˌ pin

Function: noun

Date: 1771

1 : a pin to hold the hair in place specifically : a long U-shaped pin

2 : something shaped like a hairpin specifically : a sharp U-shaped turn in a road

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