hasp

[US]/hɑːsp/
[UK]/hæsp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a clasp for fastening a door, window, lid, etc.
vt. to fasten with a metal clasp
Word Forms
Pluralhasps
Present Participlehasping
Past Participlehasped
Past Tensehasped
Third Person Singularhasps

Phrases & Collocations

secure hasp

metal hasp

Example Sentences

The hasp on the door was broken, so we couldn't lock it properly.

She secured the gate with a sturdy hasp to keep the animals inside.

The old chest had a rusty hasp that was difficult to open.

He used a padlock to secure the hasp on the shed.

The hasp on the window was loose, making it easy for burglars to break in.

She closed the suitcase and fastened the hasp before leaving for the trip.

The hasp on the toolbox was missing, so he had to find a replacement.

The hasp on the gate was painted in bright red for visibility.

He struggled to open the hasp on the chest because it was stuck.

The hasp on the barn door was securely locked to prevent unauthorized entry.

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