forelock

Hair above forehead

The forelock is a lock of hair that falls over the forehead.

In horses, it's the part of the mane between the ears.

The expression tug one's forelock describes a gesture of deference—pulling at this hair as a sign of respect to a social superior.

The phrase now usually implies excessive or servile submission: He's not one to tug his forelock to management.

anatomy

tuft

Cluster joined below

hairFibrous scalp covering
fringeOutermost edge or margin
maneNeck hair, horse/lion

bangs · cowlick · quiff · strand · tress · poll · scalp · hairline · crown · temple

equine

mane

Neck hair, horse/lion

horseDomesticated riding animal
ponyCompact equine breed
bridleEquine control harness

halter · grooming · braiding · plaiting · poll · crest · withers · fetlock · hock · mare

deference

tugging

Pulling with short jerks

tippingPaying beyond the bill
bowingBending forward in deference
servilityExcessive willingness to please

respect · humility · obeisance · genuflection · submission · courtesy · feudal · peasant · servant · master

Categories

horseshorse, mare, mares, stallion, stallions
animal partsappendage, forelimb, hind leg, hind legs, hindlegs
horse traitsspeed, endurance, stamina, strength, agility
tuftsclumps, wisps, bunches, fluff, down
hairstylesbob, bun, braids, updo, braid
zebra'sstripes, mane, tail, hooves, coat

Opposites

hair location on head

forelockback hair

Follicle growth on torso's rear

crown · cowlick

position (front vs. back)

forelocktail

Rear animal appendage

hindquarters · rear · back · dock · posterior

hair position on head

forelockback hair

Follicle growth on torso's rear

tail · ponytail · queue · pigtail · braid

Phrases

tug one's forelockShow obsequious respect

Family

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