Meaning of the word "hairpin turn" in English

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hairpin turn

US /ˈher.pɪn ˌtɜːrn/
UK /ˈher.pɪn ˌtɜːrn/
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Noun

1.

a very sharp bend in a road, especially on a mountain, that doubles back on itself

Example:
The bus struggled to navigate the steep hairpin turn on the mountain road.
Drivers must slow down significantly before a hairpin turn.
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