hair slide
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Definition
Noun: A small, decorative fastener, typically hinged, used to hold a section of hair in place. It is primarily worn by girls and women as a functional hair accessory that also serves as an ornament.
Usage
A "hair slide" is used to secure hair away from the face or to decorate a hairstyle. It is opened to clasp a section of hair and then closed to hold it securely. - She used a pearl hair slide to keep her fringe back. - The hair slide matched the colour of her dress perfectly.
Advanced Usage
- As a collectible item: Vintage or designer hair slides can be collected as fashion items.
- Her collection of antique hair slides was displayed in a glass case.
Variants and Related Words
- Barrette (noun): A clip for holding hair in place; often used interchangeably with "hair slide," though "barrette" is more common in American English.
- Hair clip (noun): A general term for any clip used to fasten hair, which can include hair slides, claw clips, and bobby pins.
Synonyms
- Hair clasp
- Hair grip (primarily UK)
Antonyms
- Hair tie (a looped elastic for tying hair, not a clip)
- Headband (a band worn around the head, not a clasp)
Noun
- a decorative hinged clip that girls and women put in their hair to hold it in place