forelock

[Fore·lock`]

The part of a horse's mane that falls across the front of its face like bangs is called a forelock. It's also an old fashioned way to describe a person's bangs.

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The lock of hair that grows from the forepart of the head.

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

Noun
a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead


n.
The lock of hair that grows from the forepart of the head.

n.
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

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. Knight. -- To take time, ∨ 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.
On occasion's forelock watchful wait.

The lock of hair that grows from the forepart of the head.

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