[ˈpadlɒk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a detachable lock hanging by a pivoted hook on the object fastened
(e.g: a padlock on the garden gate)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century: from pad- (of unknown origin) + the noun lock

[ˈpadlɒk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- secure with a padlock
(e.g: his father had padlocked the gate)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century: from pad- (of unknown origin) + the noun lock