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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