dreadlock

dreadlock — noun

1. one long, thin strand of hair that has been twisted, braided, or matted into a r

1.名詞B2
釋義

one long, thin strand of hair that has been twisted, braided, or matted into a rope-like shape, typically as part of a larger hairstyle

例句

Femi carefully twisted each dreadlock around his finger while waiting for the train.

collocation: twist a dreadlock

A single dreadlock had come loose, so Camille pinned it back with a small clip.

countable use: a single dreadlock

同義詞
  • lock

    shorter, informal form used inside the hairstyling community; 'dreadlock' is more widely understood by general speakers

文法句型

usually plural: dreadlocks

用法筆記

Commonly used in the plural form (dreadlocks) since the hairstyle always involves multiple strands. The singular form (a dreadlock) appears when referring to one individual strand.

常見錯誤

❌He has a dreadlock on his head.
✅He has dreadlocks.
💡Unless you mean exactly one single strand, the hairstyle is referred to as dreadlocks (plural).

2. a hairstyle in which the hair is twisted, braided, or matted into many thin rope

2.名詞B2
釋義

a hairstyle in which the hair is twisted, braided, or matted into many thin rope-shaped strands that hang down from the scalp

例句

Hao decided to grow dreadlocks after seeing photos of his favorite reggae singer.

collocation: grow dreadlocks

Sofia's dreadlocks reached past her shoulders and swayed whenever she walked quickly.

同義詞
  • locks

    informal shortening commonly used by people who wear the hairstyle

  • dreads

    very informal shortening; common in casual conversation among younger speakers

文法句型

usually plural: dreadlocks

用法筆記

Always takes a plural verb: 'dreadlocks are' not 'dreadlocks is'. The hairstyle is associated with Rastafarian culture, though it is now worn by people from many different backgrounds.

常見錯誤

❌Dreadlocks is a common hairstyle in Jamaica.
✅Dreadlocks are a common hairstyle in Jamaica.
💡'Dreadlocks' is grammatically plural even when referring to the hairstyle as a whole.