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Definition of dreadlock
1 : a narrow ropelike strand of hair formed by matting or braiding
2 dreadlocks plural : a hairstyle consisting of dreadlocks
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Tyrus is tall with black, matted dreadlocks that fall to the middle of his back and a thick Caribbean cadence ornamenting his speech.
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When the driver pulled over to call authorities, the man -- described as black with dreadlocks -- was no longer in sight.
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Witnesses described the suspect as a black male with dreadlocks wearing a reflective safety vest.
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Witnesses described the suspect as a black male with dreadlocks wearing a reflective safety vest.
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Witnesses described the suspect as a black male with dreadlocks wearing a reflective safety vest.
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Witnesses described the suspect as a black male with dreadlocks wearing a reflective safety vest.
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He is described as an African-American man, late 20’s, with dreadlocks and a slender build.
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The warrant says video taken from the House of Blues showed Alexander had long dreadlocks and wore a red shirt.
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First Known Use of dreadlock
1960
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