To take time by the forelock
- To take time by the forelock
- 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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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
2000.
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take time by the forelock — verb act quickly and decisively; not let slip an opportunity • Hypernyms: ↑act, ↑move • Verb Frames: Somebody s * * * phrasal : to make prompt use of something : not let slip an opportunity * * * take Time by the forelock … Useful english dictionary
take time by the forelock — literary seize an opportunity. → forelock … English new terms dictionary
take time by the forelock — Seize the occasion, let not the opportunity slip, make hay while the sun shines, strike the iron while it is hot … New dictionary of synonyms
To take occasion by the forelock — 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Forelock bolt — 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Forelock hook — 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
time — n 1. chronology; duration. 2. point, juncture, moment, instant, hour, day; period, spell, span, stretch, while, tide, term, tenure; interval, interim, intermission, interregnum, interruption, interlude, pause, break, hiatus; turn, shift, watch;… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
forelock — I. /ˈfɔlɒk / (say fawlok) noun 1. the lock of hair that grows from the forepart of the head. 2. a prominent or somewhat detached lock above the forehead. –phrase 3. take time by the forelock, to seize an opportunity. 4. touch (or tug){{}} (or… …
time — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Measurement of duration Nouns 1. time, duration; period, term, stage, space, span, spell, season; fourth dimension; the whole time; era, epoch, age, aeon; time of life; moment, instant, instantaneity,… … English dictionary for students
