Forelock
Definition of Forelock
Fore´lock`
n.
1.
The
lock
of
hair
that
grows
from the
forepart
of the
head
.
2.
(Mech.)
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
(Rope Making)
a
winch
or
whirl
by which a
bunch
of
three
yarns
is
twisted
into a
standard
.
To take time by the forelock
to make
prompt
use of
anything
; not to
let
slip
an
opportunity
.
- Knight.
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.
Related Words
curl
,
lock
,
quiff
,
ringlet
,
whorl
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