Padlock Definition

padlock
noun
  1. 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
verb
  1. fasten with a padlock

"Padlock" in song lyrics

See how padlock is used in real songs:

  • "I got the key to the punani padlock"
    Buddha Monk & Da Manchuz f/ Popa Chief — Pow Wow
  • "And my swag on padlock"
    Chance — Vera Wang
  • "Bend over, let me put it in a padlock"
    Chris Lowe f/ Fort Knox — Let's Go

Usage tips for "padlock"

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