noun
verb
Word Origin late 15th century: from pad- (of unknown origin) + the noun lock1.
Scrabble Points: 16
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Portable lock with a shackle that may be passed through an opening
Padlocks are portable locks usually with a shackle that may be passed through an opening (such as a chain link, or hasp staple) to prevent use, theft, vandalism or harm. Wikipedia