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- [hair-pin]
- /ˈhɛərˌpɪn/
- /ˈheə.pɪn/
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- [hair-pin]
- /ˈhɛərˌpɪn/
Definitions of hairpin word
- noun hairpin a slender U -shaped piece of wire, shell, etc., used by women to fasten up the hair or hold a headdress. 1
- adjective hairpin (of a road, curve in a road, etc.) sharply curved back, as in a U shape: a hairpin turn. 1
- noun hairpin A U-shaped pin for fastening the hair. 1
- noun hairpin device for securing hairstyle 1
- adjective hairpin U-shaped: turn, bend 1
- noun hairpin accessory: hair clip 1
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Origin of hairpin
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1770-80; hair + pin
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Parts of speech for Hairpin
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hairpin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hairpin
noun hairpin
- clasp — If you clasp someone or something, you hold them tightly in your hands or arms.
- fastener — any of various devices for fastening.
- pin — Personal Identification Number
- barrette — A barrette is a small metal or plastic device that a woman uses to hold her hair in position.
- bobby pin — A bobby pin is a small piece of metal or plastic bent back on itself, which someone uses to hold their hair in position.
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