Hairpins Meaning in English
word · lemma: hairpin
Definition
Small, thin pieces of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place. 'Hairpins' can also refer to very sharp bends in a road, commonly called 'hairpin turns.'
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the plural ('hairpins') for the hair accessory; 'hairpin turn' is the common phrase for the road curve. The accessory is often called 'bobby pins' in American English (but 'bobby pins' are slightly different). Not to be confused with 'hairband' or 'clip'.
Example Sentences
She uses hairpins to keep her hair up during dance class.
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I bought a pack of hairpins at the store.
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There are hairpins all over the bathroom floor.
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These hairpins keep my hairstyle in place all day long.
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After the wedding, she found three hairpins stuck in her veil.
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The mountain road was full of dangerous hairpins that made us drive slowly.
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