Definition of Forelock
1. Noun. A lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead.
2. Noun. A lock of a horse's mane that grows forward between the ears.
Definition of Forelock
1. n. The lock of hair that grows from the forepart of the head.
Definition of Forelock
1. to fasten with a linchpin [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Forelock
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1. The lock of hair that grows from the forepart of the head.
2. A cotter or split pin, as in a slot in a bolt, to prevent retraction; a linchpin; a pin fastening the cap-square of a gun. Forelock bolt, a bolt retained by a key, gib, or cotter passing through a slot.
Forelock hook, a winch or whirl by which a bunch of three yarns is twisted into a standard. To take time, or occasion, by the forelock, to make prompt use of anything; not to let slip an opportunity. "Time is painted with a lock before and bald behind, signifying thereby that we must take time by the forelock; for when it is once past, there is no recalling it." (Swift) "On occasion's forelock watchful wait." (Milton)
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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