forelock

[ fawr-lok, fohr- ]

/ ˈfɔrˌlɒk, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

the lock of hair that grows from the fore part of the head.

(of a horse) a tuft of hair above or on the forehead.

Origin of forelock

1640–50; fore- + lock²; probably not continuous with Old English foreloccas (plural), attested once

Words nearby forelock

forelady, foreland, foreland basin, foreleg, forelimb, forelock, Forel's decussation, foreman, foremast, foremilk, foremost

Definition for forelock (2 of 2)

forelock²

[ fawr-lok, fohr- ]

/ ˈfɔrˌlɒk, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

a pin or flat wedge passed through a hole near the end of a threadless bolt to fasten parts together.

verb (used with object)

to fasten by means of a forelock.

Origin of forelock

First recorded in 1275–1325, forelock is from the Middle English word forelok.See fore-, lock¹

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Example sentences from the Web for forelock

She was always waiting, even always expecting, ready to take her chance, with arm out-stretched to seize Occasion by the forelock.
Sophy of Kravonia|Anthony Hope
He pulled his forelock as he spoke, and put on the air of a charity-schoolboy.
The Children of Wilton Chase|Mrs. L. T. Meade
Lion brought the ear to Jack, and Jack gave it to Snowfoot, taking him at the same time by the forelock.
The Young Surveyor;|J. T. Trowbridge
Ball made a vague motion at his forelock, and waddled past Ben with a glance of remote dislike, muttering under his breath.
Wilderness of Spring|Edgar Pangborn

A spring bird that had taken time by the forelock flew across the lawn near this city one day last week.
Toasts|William Pittenger

British Dictionary definitions for forelock (1 of 2)

forelock¹

/ (ˈfɔːˌlɒk) /

noun

a lock of hair growing or falling over the forehead

a lock of a horse's mane that grows forwards between the ears

British Dictionary definitions for forelock (2 of 2)

forelock²

/ (ˈfɔːˌlɒk) /

noun

a wedge or peg passed through the tip of a bolt to prevent withdrawal

verb

(tr) to secure (a bolt) by means of a forelock

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单词	forelock
释义	forelock ¹ [ fawr-lok, fohr- ] / ˈfɔrˌlɒk, ˈfoʊr- / noun the lock of hair that grows from the fore part of the head. (of a horse) a tuft of hair above or on the forehead. Origin of forelock ¹ 1640–50; fore- + lock²; probably not continuous with Old English foreloccas (plural), attested once Words nearby forelock forelady, foreland, foreland basin, foreleg, forelimb, forelock, Forel's decussation, foreman, foremast, foremilk, foremost Definition for forelock (2 of 2) forelock² [ fawr-lok, fohr- ] / ˈfɔrˌlɒk, ˈfoʊr- / noun a pin or flat wedge passed through a hole near the end of a threadless bolt to fasten parts together. verb (used with object) to fasten by means of a forelock. Origin of forelock ² First recorded in 1275–1325, forelock is from the Middle English word forelok.See fore-, lock¹ Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for forelock She was always waiting, even always expecting, ready to take her chance, with arm out-stretched to seize Occasion by the forelock. Sophy of Kravonia\|Anthony Hope He pulled his forelock as he spoke, and put on the air of a charity-schoolboy. The Children of Wilton Chase\|Mrs. L. T. Meade Lion brought the ear to Jack, and Jack gave it to Snowfoot, taking him at the same time by the forelock. The Young Surveyor;\|J. T. Trowbridge Ball made a vague motion at his forelock, and waddled past Ben with a glance of remote dislike, muttering under his breath. Wilderness of Spring\|Edgar Pangborn A spring bird that had taken time by the forelock flew across the lawn near this city one day last week. Toasts\|William Pittenger British Dictionary definitions for forelock (1 of 2) forelock¹ / (ˈfɔːˌlɒk) / noun a lock of hair growing or falling over the forehead a lock of a horse's mane that grows forwards between the ears British Dictionary definitions for forelock (2 of 2) forelock² / (ˈfɔːˌlɒk) / noun a wedge or peg passed through the tip of a bolt to prevent withdrawal verb (tr) to secure (a bolt) by means of a forelock Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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