hasp

noun

ˈhasp How to pronounce hasp (audio)
Synonyms of haspnext
: any of several devices for fastening
especially : a fastener especially for a door or lid consisting of a hinged metal strap that fits over a staple and is secured by a pin or padlock
hasp transitive verb

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The officials urged staff to put a better lock on the door, which De Oliveira did - using a hasp and a padlock to keep it secure, the people said. — Devlin Barrett, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2023 The officials urged staff to put a better lock on the door, which De Oliveira did — using a hasp and a padlock to keep it secure, the people said. — Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 28 July 2023

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration from Old English hæpse; akin to Middle High German haspe hasp

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hasp was before the 12th century

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hasp

noun
ˈhasp How to pronounce hasp (audio)
: a fastener especially for a door or lid consisting of a hinged metal strap that fits over a staple and is held by a pin or padlock

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