hairpin

• Sustantivo que designa una pieza pequeña y fina de metal, plástico u otro material que se usa para sujetar el cabello o como adorno capilar.

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.

   Horquilla para el cabello

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbobby pin

2. Sharp turnB1informal

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

   Curva de horquilla

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

   Sinónimoshairpin bend