What does "horquilla" mean in English?

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Spanish

horquilla

English

hairpin

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Alternative translations of "horquilla"

fork
clip
prong
branch

Examples of how to use "horquilla" in Spanish

Spanish
Se sujetó el pelo con una horquilla.
English
She pinned her hair with a hairpin.
Spanish
Encontré una horquilla en mi bolso.
English
I found a hairpin in my bag.
Spanish
La horquilla sujeta mi cabello con fuerza.
English
The hairpin holds my hair tightly.
Spanish
Necesito horquillas nuevas para peinarme.
English
I need new hairpins to style my hair.
Spanish
La horquilla de la bicicleta está doblada.
English
The bicycle's fork is bent.

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