/ Thesaurus / D Synonyms of dreadlock Find synonyms for: Noun1. dreadlock, lock, curl, ringlet, whorlusage: one of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by RastafariansWordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: heifer Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language