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hair·pin
 hairpin
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- pronunciation:
- heIr
pIn
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A hairpin is a long, thin piece of metal in the shape of a U. It is used for holding a person's hair up on their head, and sometimes for attaching something to the hair.
A hairpin is called a pin because it holds things, but it isn't sharp like some kinds of pins. |
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