padlock

What is another word for padlock? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — A portable lock with a curved shackle, used to secure something by hooking through a hasp or chain.

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How to use padlock

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Etymology

Comes from the earlier pad lock (19th century); before that, Middle English padlock, padlokke, from pad-, of unknown origin, and lok (“lock”). It may originally have meant a lock for a pad (“gate”), or a gate opening onto a path, or a lock for a basket or pannier, from UK dialect pad (“a pannier”).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “padlock” mean?

The word “padlock” means a portable lock with a curved shackle, used to secure something by hooking through a hasp or chain. In plain terms, a detachable lock you clip onto a hasp, chain, or gate.

How do you pronounce “padlock”?

“Padlock” is pronounced PAD-lok (/ˈpædˌlɑk/ in IPA).

How do you use “padlock” in a sentence?

Here is “padlock” used in a sentence: “He clipped a padlock through the shed door.”

What part of speech is “padlock”?

Depending on how it is used, “padlock” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “padlock” have?

“Padlock” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a portable lock with a curved shackle, used to secure something by hooking through a hasp or chain.

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