hairpin turn
Sign in to saveAlso known as hairpin bend, hairpin curve, hairpin corner, switchback
acute curve (often one of a series) in a road, especially on a steep incline
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Within Vinony's link graph, hairpin turn is referenced by 721 other articles, and connects out to tunnel, roundabout and highway.
The entry is geolocated on the map, across 2 mapped points.
Vinony files it under Commons link is locally defined, Motorsport terminology and Road hazards.
Its subject is documented across 24 Wikipedia language editions.
Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- road curve
- Named after
- Pueraria montana var. lobata
- Image
- COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE LOOKING WEST FROM THE SUMMIT OF ROWENA HILLS BETWEEN MOSIER AND THE HOOD RIVER. BELOW, ROUTE 80N... - NARA - 548099 (restore).jpg
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- Commons category
- Serpentine roads
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