Back in medieval times, burglars for called 'footpads'. A PADlock was invented to keep a footPAD out.
No one knows it was long ago in B.C aka before christ
The Padlock was created in 1786.
The padlock com is 423
A combination lock is not the same as a padlock. A combination lock could be in a padlock. A padlock can use different lock mechanisms, including a combination lock.
The answer is padlock.
The correct term is padlock.
Don't forget to throw out the old padlock after you unlock it from the gate.
a padlock is spelled 'un cadenas' (masc.) in French.
A padlock is "un cadenas" (masculine noun) in French.
A padlock plate is typically known as a hasp, which is the metal fixture that a padlock is inserted into to secure two objects together.
The top of a padlock is commonly referred to as the "shackle." The shackle is the U-shaped part that can be opened and closed, allowing the padlock to secure or release whatever it is attached to. It typically locks into the body of the padlock when secured.