Bobby pin
Bobby pin noun - A flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place.
Usage example: in Britain they call a bobby pin a grip
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Grip
Grip noun - A flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place.
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