hasp

Hasp, n.

Etymology: [OE. hasp, hesp, AS. hæpse; akin to G. haspe, häspe, Sw. & Dan. haspe, Icel. hespa.]

1. A clasp, especially a metal strap permanently fast at one end to a staple or pin, while the other passes over a staple, and is fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a metallic hook for fastening a door.

2. A spindle to wind yarn, thread, or silk on.

3. An instrument for cutting the surface of grass land; a scarifier.

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Hasp, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Hasped; p. pr. & vb. n. Hasping.]

To shut or fasten with a hasp.

Shades of meaning

Fernald has no entry of its own for hasp; he lists it under lock.

Where he writes about it:

A hasp is a metallic strap that fits over a staple, calculated to be secured by a padlock; a simple hook that fits into a staple is also called a hasp. — from lock

Synonyms

lock bar bolt catch clasp fastening hook latch

Antonyms

none given

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