forelock Synonyms & Antonyms
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Forelock as a Noun
The part of a person's hairstyle which covers the forehead.
The part of a horse's (or similar animal's) mane that lies on its forehead.
A wedge pushed through a hole at the end of a bolt to hold it in place.
Forelock as a Verb
To fix in place with a forelock (wedge)
Word Forms & Grammar
forelock (plural forelocks)
forelock (third-person singular simple present forelocks, present participle forelocking, simple past and past participle forelocked)
Words That Rhyme With Forelock
Origin of Forelock
Origin 1: From Middle English *forelock, *forelok, from Old English forelocc, equivalent to fore- + lock.
Origin 2: From Middle English forelok, equivalent to fore- + lock.
Forelock at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɔː(ɹ)lɒk/ |
| Meaning | The part of a person's hairstyle which covers the forehead |
| Plural | forelocks |
| Verb forms | forelocks, forelocking, forelocked |
Forelock: Your Questions Answered
Is forelock a noun or a verb?
Forelock is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of forelock?
The plural of forelock is forelocks.
What is the past tense of forelock?
The past tense of forelock is forelocked. The present participle is forelocking.