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Explain the use of the adjective in the following phrase:
Hairpin bend

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 Hairpin bend: Hairpin bend/turn is named after its physical resemblance to a hairpin. Such a turn can be found on mountain roads.

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अध्याय 8.1: Silk Road - Working with words [पृष्ठ ८३]

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अध्याय 8.1 Silk Road
Working with words | Q 2.4 | पृष्ठ ८३

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