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hair·pin
hairpin
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- pronunciation:
- heIr
pIn
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a U-shaped pin with long sides, usu. of thin metal wire, used to hold, or hold something to, the hair.
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
sharply curved.
The mountain road had many hairpin turns. |
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