padlock
Shackle-and-body security
A padlock is a detachable lock with a U-shaped bar that passes through a hasp or chain and clicks shut.
Unlike locks built into doors, padlocks are portable—used on gates, lockers, sheds, and storage units.
To padlock something is to secure it with one: The landlord padlocked the gate.
Metal limb restraint
- haspHinged metal fastener
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- tumblerFlat-bottomed drinking vessel
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
clasp · latch · fasten · snap · click · engage · disengage · seal
Protected from harm
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- vaultSecure storage chamber
gate · fence · shed · toolbox · bike · chain · cable · storage
Copper-zinc metal mixture
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- hardenedMade tough or unfeeling
- laminatedBonded between protective layers
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
rustproof · corrosion · galvanized · chrome · zinc · alloy · forged · cast
shackle
Metal limb restraint
combination · clasp · latch · fasten · snap · click · engage · disengage · seal · catch
secure
Protected from harm
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
vault · gate · fence · shed · toolbox · bike · chain · cable · storage · gym
brass
Copper-zinc metal mixture
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- hardenedMade tough or unfeeling
- laminatedBonded between protective layers
weatherproof · rustproof · corrosion · galvanized · chrome · zinc · alloy · forged · cast · stainless
open
Not closed
turn · twist · insert · fit · groove · notch · pick · jiggle · duplicate · master
pick
Pointed breaking tool
pry · force · break · cut · defeat · vulnerable · resistant · shrouded · protected · high-security
- locksdeadbolt, keys, deadbolts, combination locks, bolt locks
- securitysecurity guard, security cameras, alarm system, security system, safe
- keyscar key, house key, door key, master key, spare key
- padlocks
- security devicessecurity camera, alarm, security key, security badge, vault doors
- locks and keysdeadbolt, master key, skeleton key, keyhole, bolt