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forelock n. 額發,額毛,栓,銷
vt. 以栓,楔固定,銷住 額發,額毛,栓,銷以栓,楔固定,銷住 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. [ 1913 Webster] 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. [ 1913 Webster] { 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. [ 1913 Webster] 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. [ 1913 Webster] On occasion' s forelock watchful wait. -- Milton. [ 1913 Webster]
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