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padlock

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/kɐˈdjawdu/ca·de·a·do

Definition

1

A detachable lock with a hinged or sliding shackle that can be passed through a staple or link and then secured.

Usage examples

He secured the gate with a heavy-duty padlock.
She forgot the combination to her bike's padlock.

Synonyms

Common combinations

padlockcombination padlocklock with a padlock