forelock

A noun referring to a lock of hair growing from the front of the head, often used historically in the context of servitude or deference.

• 🇩🇪Vorderer Haarbüschel bzw. Stirnlocke auf der Stirn, oft bei Pferden oder historisch im Kontext von Unterwürfigkeit und Ehrerbietung.

1. Hair on forehead C1 formal

   A lock of hair growing on the forehead, especially of a horse or other animal.

   • The horse's forelock was braided for the show.
   • He brushed the forelock away from his eyes.
   • The pony had a thick, white forelock.

   🇩🇪Stirnlocke

   Synonyme: foretop

2. Symbol of submission C2 formal british

   Used in the phrase 'tugging the forelock' to indicate a gesture of respect or submission, often in a historical or class context.

   • The old servant tugged his forelock as the lord passed by.
   • He was always tugging his forelock to the wealthy landowners.
   • The phrase 'tugging the forelock' symbolizes deference to authority.

   🇩🇪Symbol der Unterwerfung

• forelocks plural form
• forelocks' possessive plural form
• forelock's possessive singular form