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    hairpin
    /ˈhɛːpɪn/

    noun

    • 1. a U-shaped pin for fastening the hair.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hairpinHairpin Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of HAIRPIN is a pin to hold the hair in place; specifically : a long U-shaped pin. How to use hairpin in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHAIRPIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    noun [ C ] uk / ˈheə.pɪn / us / ˈher.pɪn / Add to word list. a thin, U-shaped metal pin that is used to hold part of the hair in a suitable position. evemilla/E+/GettyImages. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Hair care. argan oil. barrette. blow dryer. blowout. bobble. bobby pin. brush. coconut oil. coily. crimp. hair gel. hair slide.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHAIRPIN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    HAIRPIN meaning: 1. a thin, U-shaped metal pin that is used to hold part of the hair in a suitable position 2. a…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › hairpinHAIRPIN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Hairpin definition: a slender U-shaped piece of wire, shell, etc., used by women to fasten up the hair or hold a headdress.. See examples of HAIRPIN used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHAIRPIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A hairpin is a small piece of metal or plastic bent back on itself which someone uses to hold their hair in position.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › hairpinHairpin - definition of hairpin by The Free Dictionary

    Define hairpin. hairpin synonyms, hairpin pronunciation, hairpin translation, English dictionary definition of hairpin. n. 1. A thin cylindrical strip of metal or other material bent in the shape of a long U, used to secure a hairdo or headdress. 2. Something shaped like a...

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › hairpinhairpin noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of hairpin noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hairpinHairpin - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A hairpin is a small clip or pin that's used to secure hair in place. A bride's fancy braided hairdo usually requires many hairpins and plenty of hairspray to hold it. A bobby pin is one type of hairpin, a small bent piece of metal that pins strands of hair against the scalp.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › hairpinHairpin Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Hairpin Definition. A small, usually U -shaped, piece of wire, shell, etc., for keeping the hair or a headdress in place. Something shaped like a hairpin, especially a sharp turn in a road. A pin or fastener for the hair. (biology) A kind of ribozyme; Hairpin ribozyme.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishhairpin | meaning in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    hairpin definition: a piece of metal shaped like a U, used to fasten a woman's hair in position. Learn more.