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.
Words nearby forelock
forelady,
foreland,
foreland basin,
foreleg,
forelimb,
forelock,
foreman,
foremast,
foremilk,
foremost,
foremother
Definition for forelock (2 of 2)
forelock
2
[ 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.
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British Dictionary definitions for forelock (1 of 2)
forelock
1
/ (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)
forelock
2
/ (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