Forelock

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.

Noun	1.	forelock - a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead
	2.	forelock - a lock of a horse's mane that grows forward between the ears Synonyms: foretop

curl, lock, quiff, ringlet, whorl

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