Padlock’s place Crossword Clue

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Padlock’s place Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a fastener for a door or lid; a hinged metal plate is fitted over a staple and is locked with a pin or padlock
(verb)
1. secure or lock with a hasp

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PADLOCK (noun)
1. 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
PADLOCK (verb)
1. fasten with a padlock
PLACE (noun)
1. a job in an organization
2. a point located with respect to surface features of some region
PLACE (verb)
1. assign a location to
2. assign a rank or rating to

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
HAPS

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