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hasp Definition

hasp (hasp, häsp)

noun

a hinged metal fastening for a door, window, lid, etc.; esp., a metal piece that fits over a staple and is held in place by a pin or padlock

Etymology: ME < OE hæsp, by metathesis < hæpse, akin to Ger haspe < IE base *kap-, to grasp > have

transitive verb

Rare to fasten with or as with a hasp

hasp Synonyms

hasp

n.

hasp Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • bolt: It's best to bolt the hasp and staple to the door and frame for extra strength.
  • lock: We also offer an infra-red movement sensing alarm and locking hasps.
  • enclose: Includes high security 4 pin cylinder padlock with double bolted shackle and fully enclosed hasp.

Adjective modifier

  • good: Use a good quality hasp and padlock, make sure any windows are obscured so that a burglar cannot see in.

Noun used with modifier

  • padlock: As the Senator left, he saw another agent pounding a large padlock hasp into the side of his door.

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