A barrette is a type of hair accessory used to hold hair in place. It typically consists of a CLASP, CLIP, or PIN. The CLASP is a five-letter word meaning a device used to fasten two objects together. The CLIP is a four-letter word meaning to attach or fasten with a CLIP. The PIN is a three-letter word meaning a thin piece of metal with a sharp point at one end and a round head at the other, used especially for fastening pieces of cloth.