Hasp
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hæsp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hasp is a noun meaning A clasp, especially a metal strap fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a hook for fastening a door.
Meaning
A clasp, especially a metal strap fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a hook for fastening a door.
More Meanings
- A spindle to wind yarn, thread, or silk on.
- An instrument for cutting the surface of grassland; a scarifier.
- (transitive) To shut or fasten with a hasp, or as with a hasp.
- Alternative form of hesp (“measure of linen thread”).
Example Sentences
He is hasped and hooped and hirpling with pain, limping and looped in it.
Word Forms
- hasps
- hasping
- hasped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fastener, plan, hcp, wsp, hook, horse-lock.
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