hairpin

/ˈheɪɹpɪn/

Meanings

noun

A pin or fastener for the hair.

Examples :

"She used a hairpin to keep her stray hair out of her eyes. "

appearance item

noun

A kind of ribozyme; hairpin ribozyme.

Examples :

"The scientist studied the hairpin to understand how it cuts RNA molecules. "

biology biochemistry microorganism

noun

A very tight bend in a road.

Examples :

"The bus slowed to a crawl as it approached the hairpin turn on the mountain road. "

way geography vehicle

noun

An elongated v-shaped sign placed underneath a staff to indicate a crescendo

Examples :

"The music teacher pointed to the hairpin on the sheet music, indicating that the volume should gradually increase at that point. "

music sign

Related Words

approached verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃt/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃt/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The dog cautiously approached the sleeping cat. "

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

elongated verb

/iˈlɔŋɡeɪtɪd/ /iˈlɑŋɡeɪtɪd/

To make long or longer by pulling and stretching; to make elongated.

"The baker elongated the dough by pulling on it before placing it in the oven. "

crescendo noun

/kɹəˈʃɛn.dəʊ/ /kɹəˈʃɛn.doʊ/

An instruction to play gradually more loudly, denoted by a long, narrow angle with its apex on the left ( < ), by musicians called a hairpin.

"The music teacher instructed the students to play the piece with a crescendo, gradually increasing the volume throughout the final movement. "

fastener noun

/ˈfɐːsnɘ/ /ˈfɑːsnə/ /ˈfæsnɚ/

Something or someone that fastens.

"The fastener on my backpack broke, so I couldn't close it properly. "

underneath noun

/ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈnið/

The lower surface or part of something.

"The underneath of the aircraft was painted blue."

gradually adverb

/ˈɡɹædʒuəli/

In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

"The plants gradually grew taller over the summer. "

ribozyme noun

/ˈɹaɪbə(ʊ)ˌzaɪm/

A fragment of RNA that can act as an enzyme.

"In the science class, the teacher explained that a ribozyme is a special type of RNA that can speed up chemical reactions, just like a protein enzyme. "

mountain noun

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ /ˈmaʊntn̩/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

indicating verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

molecules noun

/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːlz/ /ˈmɒlɪkjuːlz/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "