Hasp (hȧsp), n. [OE. hasp,
hesp, AS. hæpse; akin to G. haspe,
häspe, Sw. & Dan. haspe, Icel. hespa.]
1. A clasp, especially a metal strap
permanently fast at one end to a staple or pin, while the other
passes over a staple, and is fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a
metallic hook for fastening a door.
2. A spindle to wind yarn, thread, or silk
on.
3. An instrument for cutting the surface of
grass land; a scarifier.
Hasp, v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Hasped (hȧspt); p. pr. & vb.
n. Hasping.] [AS. hæpsian.] To
shut or fasten with a hasp.