What does "hairpin bend" mean?

An acute curve, often one of a series, in a road, especially on a steep incline.

What is a synonym for "hairpin bend"?

Common synonyms include: hairpin, hairpins, switchback.

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Noun

1
An acute curve, often one of a series, in a road, especially on a steep incline.
2
a U-shaped bend in a road wordnet

The shape resembles a hairpin.