kirby grip
/ (ˈkɜːbɪ) /
noun
British a hairgrip consisting of a piece of metal bent over to form a tight clip and having the upper part ridged to prevent it slipping on the hair
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Word Origin for kirby grip
from Kerbigrip, trademark for the original such hairgrip
Words nearby kirby grip
kir, kir moab, kir royale, kirana, kirby, kirby grip, kirby-smith, kirchhoff, kirchhoff's law, kirchhoff's laws, kirchner
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