padlock
Americannoun
verb (used with object)
noun
verb
Other Word Forms
- unpadlocked adjective
Etymology
Origin of padlock
First recorded in 1425–75, padlock is from the late Middle English word padlok. See pod 4, lock 1
Example Sentences
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There are two plastic frogs shooting water from their mouths, a miniature playground rising from the shallow water, and a padlocked fence separating the kid area from the actual lake.
From Literature
But residents can no longer view the bright autumn colours of the tree of life, a symbol often painted by Behzad, as the wooden door has been padlocked shut.
From Barron's
Instead of a doorknob, it has a large metal hasp with a hefty padlock.
From Literature
The court heard it was covered over with grilles but it is not padlocked shut.
From BBC
Plastic sheeting is taped across all the windows and there's a large padlock hanging on the door handle.
From BBC
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