how to pronounce padlock

/ˈpædˌlɑːk/

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padlock is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of padlock in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… recognizable for its logo padlock it …”

meanings of padlock

noun:

A detachable lock that can be used to secure something by means of a sliding or hinged shackle.

verb:

To lock using a padlock.

padlock frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word padlock occurs in english on average 0.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics padlock can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that padlock can be often used in the following areas:

1) business and work;