padlock
IPA: pˈædɫɑk
noun
- A detachable lock that can be used to secure something by means of a sliding or hinged shackle
verb
- To lock using a padlock.
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Examples of "padlock" in Sentences
- Between these are a wheel and a padlock.
- A padlock secures the ends of the chains.
- As well as the brooch, a padlock was found.
- At that moment in time, no red padlock was there.
- Each subcontractor applies their own padlock to the clamp.
- A padlock case adapted to contain the body portion of a padlock.
- Certainly people are crossing it and leaving padlocks on the lamppost.
- The bale of the padlock is received in holes in the bale support members.
- For example, there are ornate belts with gold padlocks and lots of spangles.
- The padlock is then attached to the device to prevent withdrawal of the firearm.