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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The justices will weigh whether Damon Landor can seek damages after prison officials forcibly shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari beliefs, despite Landor having a court opinion in hand showing it was protected.
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 25 June 2025
But Louisiana contends that federal law doesn’t allow Landor to hold correction officials personally liable for having his dreadlocks cut off.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Standing next to him in the indoor baptismal was Iran Dean, also in a white gown and wearing a white bonnet to cover his dreadlocks.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
He is described as 5-foot-8-inches tall, African American, 28 years old with dark dreadlocks.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 25 June 2025
But Louisiana contends that federal law doesn’t allow Landor to hold correction officials personally liable for having his dreadlocks cut off.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Standing next to him in the indoor baptismal was Iran Dean, also in a white gown and wearing a white bonnet to cover his dreadlocks.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
He is described as 5-foot-8-inches tall, African American, 28 years old with dark dreadlocks.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025
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“Dreadlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dreadlock. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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