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padlock Definition and Meaning in English (padlock definition)

noun
Synonyms:lock
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Padlock definition: A detachable lock with a U-shaped shackle that can be passed through an opening and then snapped shut, used for securing gates, doors, or other objects.

Definitions of Padlock

  1. 1noun

    A detachable lock with a U-shaped shackle that can be passed through an opening and then snapped shut, used for securing gates, doors, or other objects.

  2. 2verb

    To fasten or secure something with a padlock, preventing unauthorized access or movement.

Example Sentences

“He secured the gate with a heavy padlock.”

“Remember to padlock your bicycle when you leave it outside.”

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past tensepadlocked
present participlepadlocking

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What is the meaning of Padlock in English?▼
Padlock definition: A detachable lock with a U-shaped shackle that can be passed through an opening and then snapped shut, used for securing gates, doors, or other objects.
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'Padlock' translates to 'padlock' in English. Padlock definition: A detachable lock with a U-shaped shackle that can be passed through an opening and then snapped shut, used for securing gates, doors, or other objects.
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