padlock
[ pad-lok ]
/ ˈpædˌlɒk /
noun
a portable or detachable lock with a pivoted or sliding shackle that can be passed through a link, ring, staple, or the like.
verb (used with object)
to fasten with or as with a padlock.
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Origin of padlock
OTHER WORDS FROM padlock
un·pad·locked, adjectiveWords nearby padlock
Paderewski, padeye, pad foot, padishah, padkos, padlock, Padma Shri, padouk, Padova, padparadschah sapphire, padre
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British Dictionary definitions for padlock
padlock
/ (ˈpædˌlɒk) /
noun
a detachable lock having a hinged or sliding shackle, which can be used to secure a door, lid, etc, by passing the shackle through rings or staples
verb
(tr) to fasten with or as if with a padlock
Word Origin for padlock
C15 pad, of obscure origin
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