noun
locks
loks
noun
1
Strands or tresses of hair, viewed collectively.
"She brushed her long, dark locks before bed."
2
Dreadlocks.
"He's been growing his locks for years."
How to Use Locks
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA poetic or informal word for hair, or short for dreadlocks.
Common pairings
flowing locks
grow locks
Word Forms
Lockses plural
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