hairpin

/ˈheɪpɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a curved or bent piece of wire or metal used to hold back or support something, especially a hairdo

“She used a hairpin to secure her bun.”

2. verb

to bend or shape something into a curved or bent form, especially a road or track

“The road was hairpinned to accommodate the steep terrain.”

Synonyms

  • bend
  • pin
  • turn