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hairpin
noun
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Divide hairpin into syllables:

hair · pin

How to pronounce hairpin:

Definition of hairpin:

hairpin (noun):
a long u-shaped pin
a pin to hold the hair in place
noun. a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place.

Synonyms for hairpin:

cornerroundbowreflectiongrippinbendinclinefoldtwist
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Antonyms for hairpin:

straightline

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