Hairpin
WordNet

noun


(1)   A double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place
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Etymology


A compound of hair + pin. The adjective form recalls the tight bend characteristic of a hairpin.

Adjective



  1. Characterized by an abrupt or extreme bend; shaped like a hairpin.
    Drive carefully. That road has a lot of hairpin turns.
 
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