1. removable locks that hang from a hinged shackle, used to secure gates, chains, or hasps
Usage: plural of padlock

1. secures with a padlock
Usage: third person singular present tense of padlock

Examples

• The storage unit had two heavy padlocks on the door.
• She bought several padlocks to secure her bike.
• The old barn door was held shut by rusty padlocks.
• He padlocks his toolbox every night before leaving work.
• The security guard padlocks all the gates at closing time.
• These padlocks are weatherproof and won’t rust outdoors.
• The combination padlocks were easier to use than the keyed ones.