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DictionarylockBunch of hair
noun

lock

A small bunch or curl of hair.

A loose lock of hair falls across her forehead.

Etymology
lockOld Englishlock of hair

The Old English word already named a tress or portion of hair. This is a separate historical word from the lock used to fasten a door.

More examples

  • He brushed a lock away from the child's eyes.
  • She kept a lock of her baby's hair.
  • Silver locks curled beneath his cap.

Forms

lock · locks

Similar words

tress
Usually a longer flowing section of hair.
curl
Specifies curved shape; a lock may be straight.