dreadlock
noun
dread·lock
ˈdred-ˌläk 
plural dreadlocks
1
: a narrow ropelike strand of hair formed by matting, braiding, or twisting : lock
2
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One 911 call mentioned a Black man in his 20s with dreadlocks.
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
In his recent arrest photo, Williams’ hair is in long dreadlocks and a scar on his nose is clearly visible.
—Faith Karimi, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
At a news conference Sunday, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks described the gunman as 19 or 20 years old and 5 feet 7 inches, with short dreadlocks.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 18 June 2024
Law Roach is reflecting on sparking change when Zendaya wore dreadlocks to the 2015 Academy Awards.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
In his recent arrest photo, Williams’ hair is in long dreadlocks and a scar on his nose is clearly visible.
—Faith Karimi, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
At a news conference Sunday, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks described the gunman as 19 or 20 years old and 5 feet 7 inches, with short dreadlocks.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 18 June 2024
Law Roach is reflecting on sparking change when Zendaya wore dreadlocks to the 2015 Academy Awards.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Dreadlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dreadlock. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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