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hairpin

/ˈheə.pɪn/

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noun

/ˈheə.pɪn/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее маленький тонкий кусочек металла, пластика или другого материала, используемый для фиксации волос или в качестве декоративного аксессуара.

A noun referring to a small, thin piece of metal, plastic, or other material used to hold hair in place or as a decorative accessory.

  1. Hair accessoryA2formal

    A small, thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place.

    ruЗаколка для волос

    • She used a hairpin to secure her bun.
    • The hairpin fell out of her hair during the dance.
    • He bought a decorative hairpin for his girlfriend.

    Synonymsbobby pin

  2. Sharp turnB1informal

    A very sharp, U-shaped bend in a road, especially on a mountain or steep incline.

    ruКрутой поворот

    • The driver slowed down for the hairpin turn.
    • The road has a series of dangerous hairpin bends.
    • She navigated the hairpin curve with caution.

    Synonymshairpin bend

Forms
  • hairpins plural form
  • hairpins' possessive plural form
  • hairpin's possessive singular form
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