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ha·ir·pin bend

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  1. hairpin bendnoun

    a U-shaped bend in a road

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  1. hairpin bendnoun

    An acute curve (often one of a series) in a road, especially on a steep incline.

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  1. hairpin bend

    A hairpin turn (also hairpin bend or hairpin corner) is a bend in a road with a very acute inner angle, making it necessary for an oncoming vehicle to turn about 180° to continue on the road. It is named for its resemblance to a bent metal hairpin. Such turns in ramps and trails may be called switchbacks in American English, by analogy with switchback railways.

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  1. hairpin bend

    A hairpin bend, also known as a hairpin turn, is a very sharp bend in a road that turns back on itself, resembling the shape of a hairpin. This type of bend is often found on steep, narrow roads in hilly or mountainous areas to control speed and allow for safer navigation of the terrain.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hairpin bend in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hairpin bend in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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  • φουρκέταGreek
  • lhoob giare, lhoob geyreManx

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