padlock (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpædlɒk/
Definition
A detachable lock with a U-shaped metal shackle that is passed through holes in two parts of a hasp or chain and then secured by a spring mechanism or a key.
Examples
She snapped the padlock shut on her gym locker.
The old chest was secured with a rusty padlock.
He replaced the broken padlock with a new, stronger one.
How to Use padlock
- padlock a (collocation)
- To use a padlock to secure something. — "He decided to padlock the shed to keep his tools safe."
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