padlock
word
Definition
A padlock is a small lock that you can attach and remove, usually used to secure doors, gates, lockers, or boxes.
Usage & Nuances
'Padlock' is a countable noun. Common collocations include 'lock with a padlock', 'open a padlock', and 'padlock the gate'. It refers to the physical removable lock—not to be confused with built-in or electronic locks.
Spanish: candadoPortuguese (BR): cadeadoPortuguese (PT): cadeadoChinese (Simplified): 挂锁Chinese (Traditional): 掛鎖Hindi: तालाArabic: قفل
Example Sentences
The gate was locked with a padlock.
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He forgot the combination to his padlock.
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My locker has a padlock on it.
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Did you remember to padlock the garage before leaving?
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Someone cut the padlock and broke in last night.
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She keeps a spare padlock in her bag, just in case.
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