padlock
pad
ˈpæd
pād
lock
ˌlɑk
laak
/pˈædlɒk/

Definition & Meaning of "padlock"in English

Padlock
01

a detachable lock with a hinged or sliding shackle that can be passed through an opening and then secured shut, typically used to secure doors, gates, lockers, or containers

Examples
He secured the shed with a heavy-duty padlock.
to padlock
01

to secure something using a padlock

Examples
They padlocked the storage unit before leaving.
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