Meaning Of The Word Padlock

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Padlock Meaning

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padlock
countable noun: A padlock is a lock which is used for fastening two things together. It consists of a block of metal with a U-shaped bar attached to it. One end of the bar is released by turning a key in the lock.
verb: If you padlock something, you lock it or fasten it to something else using a padlock.

padlock in American English
a removable lock with a hinged or pivoting link to be passed through a staple, chain, or eye
noun: a portable or detachable lock with a pivoted or sliding shackle that can be passed through a link, ring, staple, or the like
transitive verb: to fasten with or as with a padlock

padlock in British English
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: to fasten with or as if with a padlock

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