How Do You Spell PADLOCK?

Pronunciation: [pˈadlɒk] (IPA)

The word "padlock" is pronounced /ˈpædlɑk/. The first syllable "pad" is spelled with a "p" and "a" as in "cat" sound, whereas the second syllable "lock" is spelled with an "o" as in "block". The spelling of "padlock" is derived from the combination of two words, "pad" and "lock". A pad is a cushion-like object or a piece of material used to protect or cushion objects, while a lock is a device used to secure objects in place by preventing access from unauthorized individuals.

PADLOCK Meaning and Definition

1. A padlock is a portable and durable device used to secure and restrict access to an object or area. It consists of a sturdy metal body that houses a spring-loaded shackle, which is a U-shaped loop that can be released and retracted using a key or combination mechanism. The body of the padlock generally features a hinged cover or shroud that provides protection against tampering and harsh environmental conditions.

   Typically, a padlock functions by inserting the shackle into an opening or through a loop, such as a chain link or latch, and locking it in place. This prevents unauthorized individuals from gaining entry or removing the lock. The shackle is released by inserting the correct key into the padlock's keyhole or rotating the dials of a combination lock to input the correct sequence of numbers.

   Padlocks are commonly used to secure doors, gates, cabinets, lockers, bicycles, and various types of containers. They offer a simple and portable security solution, making them versatile and widely used in both personal and industrial settings. Their sizes and levels of security can vary, with larger and more robust padlocks typically providing a higher level of protection.

   The term "padlock" is derived from the combination of "pad," referring to a soft cushion-like object, and "lock," denoting a device that secures and immobilizes an object. Overall, padlocks serve as an effective and widely recognized tool for safeguarding possessions and restricting access to authorized individuals only.

2. • A lock hanging like a clog to an animal's foot; a portable lock with a link for putting through an eye or a staple.

   • To shut; to confine.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PADLOCK

• padloc
• dlock
• dedlock
• potlock
• podlock
• padock
• ridlock
• hadlock
• hndlock
• paddlock
• padelock
• pedlock
• patlock
• padok
• Caplock
• gavlock
• padlockd
• patock
• PADLOCs
• padokc
• pdlok
• Paduick
• Sadock
• Sadockk
• panlock
• padelok
• Tagleck
• Chadlocke
• Padlockt
• Fadtleck
• Gadicck
• Pedock
• Zadock

Etymology of PADLOCK

The word "padlock" derives from the Old English term "pad", which means pack or bundle, and "loc", which means lock. Therefore, the combination of these words forms "padloc" or "padlock", referring to a lock that fastens a pack or bundle.

Plural form of PADLOCK is PADLOCKS

Conjugate verb Padlock

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have padlocked

you would have padlocked

he/she/it would have padlocked

we would have padlocked

they would have padlocked

I would have padlock

you would have padlock

he/she/it would have padlock

we would have padlock

they would have padlock

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been padlocking

you would have been padlocking

he/she/it would have been padlocking

we would have been padlocking

they would have been padlocking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would padlock

you would padlock

he/she/it would padlock

we would padlock

they would padlock

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be padlocking

you would be padlocking

he/she/it would be padlocking

we would be padlocking

they would be padlocking

FUTURE

I will padlock

you will padlock

he/she/it will padlock

we will padlock

they will padlock

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be padlocking

you will be padlocking

he/she/it will be padlocking

we will be padlocking

they will be padlocking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have padlocked

you will have padlocked

he/she/it will have padlocked

we will have padlocked

they will have padlocked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been padlocking

you will have been padlocking

he/she/it will have been padlocking

we will have been padlocking

they will have been padlocking

IMPERATIVE

you padlock

we let´s padlock

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to padlock

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was padlocking

you were padlocking

he/she/it was padlocking

we were padlocking

they were padlocking

PAST PARTICIPLE

padlocked

PAST PERFECT

I had padlocked

you had padlocked

he/she/it had padlocked

we had padlocked

they had padlocked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been padlocking

you had been padlocking

he/she/it had been padlocking

we had been padlocking

they had been padlocking

PRESENT

I padlock

you padlock

he/she/it padlocks

we padlock

they padlock

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am padlocking

you are padlocking

he/she/it is padlocking

we are padlocking

they are padlocking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

padlocking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have padlocked

you have padlocked

he/she/it has padlocked

we have padlocked

they have padlocked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been padlocking

you have been padlocking

he/she/it has been padlocking

we have been padlocking

they have been padlocking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it padlock

SIMPLE PAST

I padlocked

you padlocked

he/she/it padlocked

we padlocked

they padlocked