hairpin

Meanings

• noun

  A hair accessory in the shape of a J or U, used to hold hair in place.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈheɪɹpɪn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1174444"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hairpin
hare pine , fair fine , square line

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Variants

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hairpin , hairpins

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Etymology

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From Old French 'haire' meaning hair and 'pin' meaning pin.

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Trivia

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1. The world's longest hairpin is over 33 feet long and was created by a Chinese woman named Xie Qingxia.

2. Hairpins have been used for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and China.

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Related Concepts

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1. hair accessory: A device used to hold, style, or decorate hair.

2. jade hairpin: A traditional Chinese hair accessory made of jade.

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Culture

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In Chinese culture, a hairpin is a traditional accessory worn by women, often made of jade, gold, or silver. It is also used symbolically in literature and art.

How to Memorize "hairpin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a J or U-shaped pin used to hold hair in place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the shape of a J or U and the function of holding hair.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Helps Achieve Interesting Hairstyles' to remember the word hairpin.

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