Meaning & use
hasp
A hinged metal fastener that fits over a staple and is secured with a pin, bolt, or padlock.
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He slid the padlock through the hasp to lock the shed door.
The old chest's hasp had rusted shut after years in the damp barn.
A note on using this word
Usually paired with a padlock, unlike a simple latch that a hand can open without a key.
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