| Hasp 1. (n.) 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. (n.) A spindle to wind yarn, thread, or silk on. 3. (n.) An instrument for cutting the surface of grass land; a scarifier. 4. (v. t.) To shut or fasten with a hasp. Thesaurus Entries articulate, batten, batten down, bolt, buckle, butt, button, clasp, cleat, clip, dovetail, hinge, hitch, hook, jam, joint, latch, lock, miter, mortise, nail, peg, pin, rabbet, rivet, scarf, screw, sew, skewer, snap, staple, stick, stitch, tack, toggle, wedge, zipper |