hairgrip
- noun
- /ˈhɛrˌɡrɪp/
- UK
:
horquilla
- After losing her favorite hairgrip, Julia had to borrow one from her sister.
Examples
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She used a hairgrip to secure her ponytail.
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She pinned her bangs back with a hairgrip before starting to cook dinner.
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A gold hairgrip lay forgotten on the bathroom sink.
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I bought some new hairgrips yesterday.
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She secured her hair in a bun with a hairgrip to keep it tidy during her workout.
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The stylist used a hairgrip to hold the intricate braid in place for the wedding.
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I always carry a few hairgrips in my purse just in case I need to fix my hairstyle.
Synonyms
15
1.6
A small metal or plastic pin with two thin parts that holds hair in place
12
7.5
A small clip that holds hair in place
11
2.2
A small metal clip that holds hair in place
7
2.8
A soft elastic band covered in cloth that you use to tie hair
3
1.0
A small metal or plastic thing that holds hair in place
2
8.7
A small metal hairpin that holds hair in place
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1.0
A band that holds hair back
A small metal piece that holds curled hair while styling
A small decorative clip that holds hair in place
A clip with two comb-like sides and a spring that holds hair in place
A clip with teeth and a spring that holds hair in place
A clip with two rows of teeth that lock together to hold hair
How Secure
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Hairgrip is exactly what it looks like: hair and grip, where grip means 'hold'. So a hairgrip is a small metal pin or clip that 'holds' hair tightly in place.