padlocked

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to secure a door or other movable object by locking it with a padlock.

  - "He forgot the combination to his bike lock, so he used a padlocked instead."
  - "The thief was caught when he was unable to open the padlocked door to the safe."

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Rhymes

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chimes , crimes , dimes , imes

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Variants

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padlock , padlocked , padlocking , padlocks

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'padloche' meaning 'lock with a pad' or 'lock with a flat body'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest padlock, measuring over 10 feet tall and weighing over 30,000 pounds, is located in Croatia.

2. The term 'padlock' is also used metaphorically to refer to a particularly strong or secure bond or agreement.

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Related Concepts

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1. lock: A device used to secure a door, gate, or other movable object by engaging a mechanism that prevents passage or opening.

2. key: A device used to operate a lock or other mechanism by fitting into a keyhole and turning.

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Culture

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In literature, padlocks are often used as symbols of confinement or security. In art, padlocked doors are a common motif in surrealist and expressionist works. In music, the term 'padlock' is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to a particularly tight or secure rhythm or groove.

How to Memorize "padlocked"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large metal padlock with a thick chain attached to it. Visualize the padlock being locked and unlocked, and the chain being attached and detached from a door or other object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'padlock' with the sound of a key turning in a lock, or with the feeling of security that comes from knowing something is locked.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Please Use A Key To Open This Box' to remember the spelling of 'padlock'.

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