hasp

Definition of Hasp in English :

1. hasp

a fastener for a door or lid; a hinged metal plate is fitted over a staple and is locked with a pin or padlock

2. hasp

secure or lock with a hasp

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Hasp

noun

1.

a metal fastening consisting of a hinged strap with a slot that fits over a staple and is secured by a pin, bolt, or padlock

verb

2. (transitive)

to secure (a door, window, etc) with a hasp

noun

1.

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

verb transitive

2. Rare

to fasten with or as with a hasp

n.

A metal fastener with a hinged slotted part that fits over a staple and is secured by a pin, bolt, or padlock.

tr.v.hasped, hasp•ing, hasps

To close or lock with such a fastener.