Hairpin turn

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A hairpin turn is a road with many curves.


on the picture you see a hairpin turn (street)


Words with same meanings

Hairpin curve

Hairpin bends

Hairpin bend

Hairpin corner


Detailed explanation

Mostly the road goes uphill.

The curve is a very tight.


A hairpin turn look like a Bobby pin.

Or like the letter S.

Or like a snake.


A very famous hairpin turn is:

Via Krupp


Some hairpin turns are made on Race tracks.

To slow down fast cars.

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