Padlocked: meaning, definitions and examples
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padlocked
[ หpรฆdlษkt ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น trancado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเคพเคฒเคพ เคฒเคเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช abgeschlossen
๐ฎ๐ฉ terkunci
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะฑะปะพะบะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zablokowany
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฝ้ ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท verrouillรฉ
๐ช๐ธ cerrado con candado
๐น๐ท kilitli
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฌผ์ ๋ก ์ ๊ธด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุบูู ุจููู
๐จ๐ฟ uzamฤenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ uzamknutรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไธ้็
๐ธ๐ฎ zaklenjen
๐ฎ๐ธ lรกsaรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะปัะฟัะฐะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kilidli
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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