Basic Details
Word: Hairpin
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place.
Synonyms: Hair grip, hairclip, bobby pin
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- To have a hairpin turn: Refers to a sharp and abrupt turn in a road or path. Example: "The car skidded while trying to navigate the hairpin turn on the mountain road."
- Hairpin curves: Mentioned when discussing difficult challenging situations. Example: "The project was filled with hairpin curves, but we managed to finish it successfully."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She used a beautiful hairpin to keep her long hair styled elegantly for the party.
Example 2: The dancer secured her hair in a bun with several colourful hairpins for the performance.
Example 3: After searching her bag for a while, she finally found the hairpin that matched her dress.
Fun Fact
Did you know that hairpins have been used for thousands of years? They are often found in ancient tombs, showing that people have always cared about their hairstyles!
Famous Quote
"A womans hair is her glory, and a good hairpin can enhance that." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hairpin" mean?
a) A type of hairstyle
b) A tool for holding hair in place
c) A piece of clothing
d) A kind of food
Answer: b) A tool for holding hair in place
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hairpin"?
a) Bobby pin
b) Comb
c) Brush
d) Scarf
Answer: a) Bobby pin
3. Which sentence uses "hairpin" correctly?
a) The hairpin went flying across the room.
b) She used a hairpin to fix her bicycle.
c) He picked up his hairpin to play with.
d) The hairpin held her curls in place perfectly.
Answer: d) The hairpin held her curls in place perfectly.
4. Which idiom refers to a sharp turn?
a) Hairpin curves
b) Come to a hairpin
c) Cool as a cucumber
d) Run around in circles
Answer: a) Hairpin curves
5. What is the opposite of "hairpin"?
a) N/A
b) Shoe
c) Spoon
d) Sand
Answer: a) N/A
