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pin curl

1 American  

noun

  1. a dampened curl that is kept in place by a clip or hairpin.

pin-curl 2 American  
[pin-kurl] / ˈpɪnˌkɜrl /

verb (used with object)

  1. to curl (the hair) by using clips or hairpins.

pin curl British  

noun

  1. a small section of hair wound in a circle and secured with a hairpin to set it in a curl

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Etymology

Origin of pin curl1

First recorded in 1895–1900

Origin of pin-curl2

v. use of pin curl

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The movie indulges in rock `n' roll, vintage cars, greasers in sneakers, pin curl hairstyles and swing dresses, lots of pastel pink and blue, and double thick strawberry milkshakes with extra cream.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2013

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