padlock (Meaning)
padlock (n)
a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut
padlock (v)
fasten with a padlock
padlock (n.)
A portable lock with a bow which is usually jointed or pivoted at one end so that it can be opened, the other end being fastened by the bolt, -- used for fastening by passing the bow through a staple over a hasp or through the links of a chain, etc.
Fig.: A curb; a restraint.
padlock (v. t.)
To fasten with, or as with, a padlock; to stop; to shut; to confine as by a padlock.
Synonyms & Antonyms of padlock
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padlock Sentence Examples
- I secured the treasure chest with a sturdy padlock, its key safely concealed.
- The padlock's intricate design defied any attempt to pick it, protecting its precious contents.
- The padlock creaked and groaned as I turned the key, unlocking the secrets it held within.
- The padlock on the gate was a symbol of protection and privacy, keeping unwanted visitors at bay.
- The padlock's heavy metal construction made it virtually impossible to break, ensuring the safety of the property.
- I searched frantically for the key to the padlock, its absence preventing me from accessing my valuables.
- The padlock's rusty chain clattered against the door, a constant reminder of the lost key.
- The padlock's combination code was meticulously written down and hidden in a secure location.
- The padlock on the diary kept its secrets hidden from prying eyes, its contents forever protected.
- I stared at the padlock, its presence a constant source of frustration as I searched for a way to open it.
FAQs About the word padlock
a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut, fasten with a padlockA po
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I secured the treasure chest with a sturdy padlock, its key safely concealed.
The padlock's intricate design defied any attempt to pick it, protecting its precious contents.
The padlock creaked and groaned as I turned the key, unlocking the secrets it held within.
The padlock on the gate was a symbol of protection and privacy, keeping unwanted visitors at bay.
