Definition
daglock
noun
- A lock or matted clump of wool, hair, or dung clinging to the hindquarters of a sheep or other animal.
Usage: chiefly British and Australian; pastoral/agricultural term
Examples
- The farmer removed the daglock from the sheep's wool before shearing.
- Daglocks can harbor parasites and cause discomfort to livestock.
- Regular cleaning helps prevent daglock buildup in pastoral flocks.
- The shearer carefully trimmed away the daglock without injuring the animal.