padlock
1 of 2noun/ˈpædlɑk/
Forms:padlocks
1
a detachable lock with a hinged or sliding shackle that can be passed through an opening and then secured shut, typically used to secure doors, gates, lockers, or containers
- He secured the shed with a heavy-duty padlock.
- The padlock was rusted shut after years of exposure.
- She kept her bike safe using a combination padlock.
- The padlock clicked into place with a satisfying snap.
- Thieves broke the padlock and entered the warehouse.