PADLOCK


Meaning of PADLOCK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpad-ˌläk ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English padlok, from pad- (of unknown origin) + lok lock

Date: 15th century

: 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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