Definition of padlock
: a removable lock with a shackle that can be passed through a staple or link and then secured
padlock
transitive verbFrom the M-W Editors
Recent Examples of padlock from the Web
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Despite my willingness to cheat, by then I was already adept at picking smaller locks — the little brass locks kids buy, as well as diary locks and cheaper commercial padlocks.
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Origin and Etymology of padlock
Middle English padlok, from pad- (of unknown origin) + lok lock
PADLOCK Defined for English Language Learners
padlock
playDefinition of padlock for English Language Learners
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: a strong lock with a curved bar that connects to the main part of the lock and holds together two parts of something (such as a chain or a gate)
PADLOCK Defined for Kids
Definition of padlock for Students
: a removable lock with a curved piece that snaps into a catch
Definition of padlock for Students
padlocked
;padlocking
: to fasten with a removable lock
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