hairpin

• Petite épingle fine en métal, en plastique ou autre matériau, utilisée pour fixer les cheveux ou comme accessoire décoratif.

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.

   Pince à cheveux (fine)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbobby pin

2. Sharp turnB1informal

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

   virage en épingle à cheveux

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

   Synonymeshairpin bend