cadenas — meaning in English

English meaning

• lock noun A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
• padlock noun A portable lock with a curved shackle, used to secure something by hooking through a hasp or chain.

Senses

cadenas is used for these senses in English:

• lock Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
• lock A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
• padlock A detachable lock that can be used to secure something by means of a sliding or hinged shackle

lock — full definition

1. noun A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
2. verb To fasten something with a lock, or to become fixed in place.
3. noun A section of a canal enclosed by gates, used to raise or lower boats between different water levels.
4. noun A strand or tuft of hair.

padlock — full definition

1. noun A portable lock with a curved shackle, used to secure something by hooking through a hasp or chain.
2. verb To fasten something shut with a padlock.

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