What does dreadlock mean?

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. dreadlocknoun

    one of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by Rastafarians

Wiktionary

  1. dreadlocknoun

    A single strand of dreadlocks

  2. dreadlockverb

    To put (hair) into dreadlocks

Wikipedia

  1. dreadlock

    Dreadlocks, also known as locs or dreads, are rope-like strands of hair formed by locking or braiding hair.

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  1. dreadlock

    Dreadlock is a hairstyle featuring sections of hair intentionally matted and shaped into individual ropes or tubes, also known as locks. This hairstyle is typically associated with various global cultures, particularly with those with African roots. It's achieved by various methods, such as backcombing, rolling, or the natural method where hair is left unbrushed and takes this form over time.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of dreadlock in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of dreadlock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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