hairgrip

noun (a hairgrip, hairgrips) — (UK)

«hairgrip» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(UK) A small, thin metal clip used to hold hair in place. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, people use hairgrips to keep hair tidy for school, dance or sport. In the US it is called a «bobby pin», in Australia a «bobby pin» or «hair clip». In PE, hair is often tied back with hairgrips for safety.

Examples

She put two hairgrips in her fringe. tree →
I lost a hairgrip on the bus. tree →
Pin your bun with hairgrips before ballet. tree →
The hairgrips are in the drawer. tree →
Mum used a hairgrip to open the lock. tree →
A packet of 20 hairgrips costs £1. tree →

Note

UK word; US: bobby pin; also «kirby grip». Countable. Maths: price per hairgrip = total price ÷ number.

On Mova

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