forelock
n . 额发,额毛,栓,销
vt . 以栓,楔固定,销住
额发,额毛,栓,销以栓,楔固定,销住
forelock n 1 :
a lock of hair growing (
or falling )
over the forehead 2 :
a lock of a horse '
s mane that grows forward between the ears [
synonym : {
forelock }, {
foretop }]
Forelock \
Fore "
lock `\,
n .
1 .
The lock of hair that grows from the forepart of the head .
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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 .
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{
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 by the forelock }
or {
To take occasion by the forelock },
to make prompt use of anything ;
not to let slip an opportunity .
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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 .
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On occasion '
s forelock watchful wait . --
Milton .
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