ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dreadlocks

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdɹɛdlɒks/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Dreadlocks is a noun meaning A hairstyle worn by Rastafarians and others in which the hair is left to grow long, and twisted into matted strings.

Meaning

A hairstyle worn by Rastafarians and others in which the hair is left to grow long, and twisted into matted strings.

More Meanings

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of dreadlock

Example Sentences

The patient history may point to the use of tight hairstyles that put tension on the hair root or hair treatments that increase the vulnerability to traction-related damage. The physician should evaluate for a history of tight ponytails, buns, chignons, braids, twists, weaves, cornrows, dreadlocks, sisterlocks, and hair wefts in addition to the usage of religious hair coverings.

Word Forms

Synonyms for dreadlocks

Depending on context, synonyms include dreads, locks.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dreads, rastacap, rasta, groundation, mansion, sufferation.

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