: a removable lock with a shackle that can be passed through a staple or link and then secured
padlock
transitive verb
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Rocha’s signature darkly romantic pieces were complemented by a greater range of accessories, from the knitted neckerchief to the silver hardware (including belts, necklaces and earrings) that featured a padlock.
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
Must-have items: The Vans x Valentino collaboration will be the must-have sneaker on everyone’s list; Prada’s new east-west bags and loafer boot; Chloe’s padlock bag; Miu Miu’s sneaker updates with snake print.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
The man described the evolution of the locks on his door, from a chain lock to a padlock to a slide bolt lock.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
Residents can invest in a padlock for their electrical circuit boxes to deter easy access for burglars who want to interfere with the alarm system.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
Must-have items: The Vans x Valentino collaboration will be the must-have sneaker on everyone’s list; Prada’s new east-west bags and loafer boot; Chloe’s padlock bag; Miu Miu’s sneaker updates with snake print.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
The man described the evolution of the locks on his door, from a chain lock to a padlock to a slide bolt lock.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
Residents can invest in a padlock for their electrical circuit boxes to deter easy access for burglars who want to interfere with the alarm system.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Padlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/padlock. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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padlock
noun
pad·lock
ˈpad-ˌläk 
: a removable lock with a curved piece that snaps into a catch
padlock
verb
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