Pronunciation: /ˈherˌpɪn/
noun A thin piece of metal or plastic that is used to hold hair in place
A1 She used a hairpin to hold her hair in place.
A2 He found a hairpin on the floor and picked it up.
B1 The hairpin was stuck in the fabric of her dress.
B2 She skillfully twisted the hairpin into a beautiful updo.
C1 The antique hairpin was a valuable addition to her collection.
C2 The intricate design of the hairpin was a work of art.
adjective Describing something that is shaped like a pin used for holding hair
A1 She wore a hairpin in her hair to keep it in place.
A2 The hairpin was decorated with a small flower.
B1 I found a hairpin on the floor of the dressing room.
B2 She used a hairpin to fix her bun before going on stage.
C1 The intricate design of the hairpin caught everyone's attention.
C2 The antique hairpin was passed down through generations in her family.
formal She carefully navigated the sharp hairpin turns of the mountain road.
informal I had to make a quick hairpin turn to avoid hitting the car in front of me.
slang He whipped around the corner in his car like a hairpin racer.
figurative Her mind took a hairpin turn as she considered a new perspective on the issue.
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