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Padlocked: meaning, definitions and examples

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padlocked

 

[ หˆpรฆdlษ’kt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

locked securely

The term 'padlocked' refers to something that has been secured with a padlock, which is a type of lock that is portable and typically used to fasten a door, gate, or hasp. When something is padlocked, it implies that it is not only closed but also secured against unauthorized access. This can be applied to various contexts, including storage units, gates, and lockers. The use of a padlock suggests a need for security and protection, often seen in both personal and commercial environments.

Synonyms

fastened, locked, secured

Examples of usage

  • The shed was padlocked to keep out intruders.
  • She found her bicycle padlocked to a railing.
  • All the lockers in the gym are padlocked for safety.

Translations

Translations of the word "padlocked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trancado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคฒเคพ เคฒเค—เคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgeschlossen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terkunci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฑะปะพะบะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zablokowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–ฝ้Œ ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท verrouillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cerrado con candado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kilitli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๋ฌผ์‡ ๋กœ ์ž ๊ธด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบู„ู‚ ุจู‚ูู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzamฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uzamknutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธŠ้”็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaklenjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรกsaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปั‹ะฟั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kilidli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cerrado con candado

Etymology

The word 'padlock' has its roots in the Middle English 'padlok', which is derived from 'pad', meaning a common term for a latch or bolt, and 'lok', referring to a fastening mechanism. The combination of these elements suggests a locking mechanism that is both portable and effective in securing objects and premises. The padlock design has evolved over centuries, with ancient versions found in Roman and Chinese civilizations. The increase in trade and travel during the medieval period led to greater security concerns, hence the development and popularization of more portable locking devices like padlocks. By the 17th century, padlocks had become a common feature in households, fulfilling the need for personal security. Today, various designs and types of padlocks are widely available, catering to different security needs and applications.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,667 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.