1. a clasp or fastening device, typically consisting of a slotted hinged plate that fits over a staple and is secured by a pin or padlock

1. to fasten or secure with a hasp

Examples

• The old wooden chest was held shut by a rusty hasp.
• She hasped the gate closed before leaving the garden.
• The hasp on the barn door rattled in the wind.
• He hasped the lid down tightly to keep the contents safe.
• The metal hasp was corroded from years of exposure to rain.
• You'll need a padlock to hasp that cabinet securely.