Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

a pin to hold the hair in place
specifically a long U-shaped pin
something shaped like a hairpin
specifically a sharp U-shaped turn in a road

adjective

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

having the shape of a hairpin //a hairpin turn
also having hairpin turns //a steep hairpin road

First Known Use

Noun

1771, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1887, in the meaning defined above

hairpin

noun

Synonyms

as in dogleg
Synonyms & Near Synonyms

dogleg
corner turnoff
decline inclination incline slope
incurvature reflection
buckle convolution flexure fold loop spiral swirl twist winding
coil curl curlicue (also curlycue)
circle ring ringlet round
kink warp
angle arc arch bend bow crook curvature curve inflection turn wind

hairpin

noun

hair·pin

ˈher-ˌpin

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

a pin to hold the hair in place
specifically a long U-shaped pin
something shaped like a hairpin
specifically a sharp U-shaped turn in a road

adjective

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

having the shape of a hairpin //a hairpin turn
also having hairpin turns //a steep hairpin road

First Known Use

Noun

1771, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1887, in the meaning defined above

hairpin

noun

Synonyms

as in dogleg
Synonyms & Near Synonyms

dogleg
corner turnoff
decline inclination incline slope
incurvature reflection
buckle convolution flexure fold loop spiral swirl twist winding
coil curl curlicue (also curlycue)
circle ring ringlet round
kink warp
angle arc arch bend bow crook curvature curve inflection turn wind

hairpin

noun

hair·pin

ˈher-ˌpin

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

a pin to hold the hair in place
specifically a long U-shaped pin
something shaped like a hairpin
specifically a sharp U-shaped turn in a road

adjective

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

having the shape of a hairpin //a hairpin turn
also having hairpin turns //a steep hairpin road

First Known Use

Noun

1771, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1887, in the meaning defined above

hairpin

noun

Synonyms

as in dogleg
Synonyms & Near Synonyms

dogleg
corner turnoff
decline inclination incline slope
incurvature reflection
buckle convolution flexure fold loop spiral swirl twist winding
coil curl curlicue (also curlycue)
circle ring ringlet round
kink warp
angle arc arch bend bow crook curvature curve inflection turn wind