| 单词 | padlock |
| 释义 | padlock (once / 4264 pages) nv A lightweight lock that attaches using a pivoting hook is called a padlock. Many high school students use lockers that can be locked with padlocks to keep their smelly gym clothes safe. A padlock's hook or shackle is hinged so that it can fasten through an opening, clicking shut securely. Most padlocks require a key to open them, while others use a combination, a series of wheels that you turn and align to show a certain password before the padlock will open. You can use padlock as a verb, too: "Be sure to padlock the back gate when you leave!" WORD FAMILYpadlock: padlocked, padlocking, padlocks USAGE EXAMPLESHe unlocked the three heavy padlocks outside and pushed up the gate. New York Times(Dec 29, 2016) The door to the room where she sat the day before is padlocked. Seattle Times(Dec 22, 2016) In pilot parlance, Gilbert had “padlocked” onto his targets, so intent on completing his mission he ignored danger to himself. Time(Dec 01, 2016) 1n a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut Hyper lock a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed 2v fasten with a padlock Hyper lock fasten with a lock |
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