dreadlocks
Word-form referencesdreadlock
Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈdɹɛdlɒks/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈdɹɛdˌlɑks/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
A hairstyle worn by Rastafarians and others in which the hair is left to grow long, and twisted into matted strings.
Usage- plural
- plural-normally
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More examples (1)
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.
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