Hasp Word Meaning

Etymology:

Old English hæpse, hæsp, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch haspel and German Haspe

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

a slotted hinged metal plate forming part of a fastening for a door or lid, fitted over a loop and secured by a pin or padlock

Short Definition:

slotted hinged metal plate forming part of fastening for door or lid, fitted over metal loop and secured by pin or padlock

Examples:

• the hut was always locked by a large padlock securing a hasp

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

lock (a door, window, or lid) by securing the hasp over the loop of the fastening

Short Definition:

lock door, window, or lid by securing hasp over loop of fastening

Examples:

• she went to the window and hasped it