padlock
Example Sentences
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Kelly Grigg, the owner of the centre at Winnard's Perch, said the bolt and padlock to one of its aviaries had been "hit with force".
From BBC
She padlocks the gate when she returns and buries witchy talismans around the property to ward off intruders.
The 61-year-old accountant, who lives with his wife and daughter, had activated an alarm and put a padlock on the gate the night before.
From Barron's
She’s laid off half the staff and joked about padlocking the door.
From Salon
Onlookers, mostly locals, were greeted with padlocks and closed shutters.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
