1. Locks of wool or hair matted with dung, dirt, or other matter, especially on sheep or other animals.
Usage: Usually plural; chiefly British and agricultural; Also called 'dags' or 'daglock'

Examples

• The farmer had to shear the daglocks from the sheep before shearing season.
• Daglocks can harbor parasites and cause discomfort to livestock.
• Removing daglocks is an important part of sheep hygiene management.
• The wool around the sheep's rear was matted with daglocks.
• Daglocks are more common in sheep that graze in muddy pastures.