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padlock

Definition

noun: a strong lock with a curved bar that connects to the main part of the lock and holds together two parts of something (such as a chain or a gate)
noun: a removable lock with a shackle that can be passed through a staple or link and then secured
synonyms: curb, restraint, stop

Examples

She 'padlocked' the garage door.
The front gate was 'padlocked'.

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Movie quotes

(..) Oh, this place is great! Rach, come on, I'm not gonna wear any of this. Nothing silver. - Why? - Okay, nothing with hair. And nothing with padlocks on it! Ross, look. Look, I know that some of this stuff is out there. But I mean, come on, look at this. Look at this sweater. (..)
2004 TvShow: Friends Title: The One with the Birth Mother Season: 10 Episode 9