Definition of Forelocked

1. forelock [v] - See also: forelock

Lexicographical Neighbors of Forelocked

foreleg
forelegs
forelend
forelends
forelent
forelie
forelies
forelift
forelifted
forelifting
forelifts
forelike
forelimb
forelimbs
forelock
forelocked (current term)
forelocking
forelocks
forelook
forelooked
forelooking
forelooks
forels
forelying
foreman
foremanship
foremanships
foremast
foremasts
foremath

Literary usage of Forelocked

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Mechanics' Magazine (1855)
"The shank, Л A, is in this case united to the arms, В В, by a single forelocked pin or bolt, d, about which the arms are intended to turn, as in Porter's ..."

2. Iron: An Illustrated Weekly Journal for Iron and Steel Manufacturers edited by Sholto Percy, Perry Fairfax Nursey (1855)
"The shank, AA, is in this case united to the arms, В В, by a single forelocked pin or bolt, d, about which the arms are intended to turn, as in Porter's and ..."

3. The Theory of Strains in Girders and Similar Structures: With Observations by Bindon Blood Stoney (1873)
"... driven six inches, without drift, into sound oak, either clenched or forelocked on rings, and subjected to a direct tensile strain. ..."

4. The Repertory of Patent Inventions: And Other Discoveries and Improvements (1803)
"9, is a neck bolt or bolts, to be used occasionally, drove through the tie - pieces C, and well clenched, screwed, or forelocked, and fastened properly to ..."

5. Remarks on the Manner of Fitting Boats for Ships of War and Transports by John Cow (1843)
"A pivot-bolt is placed through this short piece of slide, and securely forelocked underneath the plank, which is placed on the frame; the carronade is moved ..."

6. Works by James Fenimore Cooper (1892)
"... iron link, of about two feet in length ; and, at its opposite end, a large" eye-bolt was driven into each stick, where it was securely forelocked. ..."

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