The difference between Forelock and Foretop

When used as nouns, forelock means the part of a person's hairstyle which covers the forehead, whereas foretop means the top of the head.

Forelock is also verb with the meaning: to fix in place with a forelock (wedge).

check bellow for the other definitions of Forelock and Foretop

Forelock as a noun:

The part of a person's hairstyle which covers the forehead.
Forelock as a noun:

The part of a horse's (or similar animal's) mane that lies on its forehead.

Forelock as a noun:

A wedge pushed through a hole at the end of a bolt to hold it in place.

Foretop as a noun (obsolete):

The top of the head; the top of the forehead.
Foretop as a noun (obsolete):

The lock of hair which grows on top of the forehead; the corresponding part of a wig.
Foretop as a noun (obsolete):

In the phrase, to take time (or occasion or opportunity) by the foretop, meaning "to boldly seize an opportunity".
Foretop as a noun (obsolete):

A fop; one who sports a foretop.
Foretop as a noun (UK, _, dialectal):

An erect tuft of hair.
Foretop as a noun:

The forelock of a horse.
Foretop as a noun (nautical):

A platform at the top of the foremast, supported by the trestle trees.
Foretop as a noun:

The front seat at the top of a horse-drawn vehicle.