Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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padlock | Yes | No | Yes | No |
shackle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
padlock (noun) | shackle (noun) |
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a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut | a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) |
a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar |
padlock (verb) | shackle (verb) |
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fasten with a padlock | restrain with fetters |
bind the arms of |