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Padlock synonyms
păd'lŏk'
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latch
A spring lock, as for a door, that is opened from the outside by a key.
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  1. A spring lock, as for a door, that is opened from the outside by a key.
  2. A spring lock on a door; specif., a night latch
  3. A fastening for a door or gate, esp. one capable of being worked from either side by means of a lever and consisting of a bar that drops into a notch in a piece attached to the doorjamb or gatepost
fastener
Any of various devices for fastening things together; fastening
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  1. Any of various devices for fastening things together; fastening
  2. A device, such as a clip, pin, or clasp, that attaches something firmly to something else.
  3. Mechanically, any device that fastens; especially, a collective term for items such as screws, nuts, washers, bolts and the like
catch
A tricky or previously unsuspected condition or drawback:
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  1. A tricky or previously unsuspected condition or drawback:
  2. A device for fastening something or for checking motion:
  3. A tricky or disadvantageous condition; a catch:
Find another word for padlock. In this page you can discover 4 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for padlock, like: latch, fastener, catch and lock.

Sentence Examples

  • He carefully folded his knife and slipped it in his right pocket while withdrawing a padlock and key from his left.

  • Yes, he'd noticed the new padlock, but didn't see it being installed.

  • The mine was sealed, a new metal door and padlock in place where the gaping opening had welcomed the Deans two days before.

  • Arguably the most widely recognized style, Chloé's Paddington bag features a signature padlock, rounded handles and rich pebbled leather.

  • You can check this by looking for the icon of a locked padlock somewhere along the bottom status bar of your Internet browser.

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