hasp

Meanings

• noun

  A type of metal container or box with a hinged lid, used for storing or securing items.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hasp
caps , clasps , maps , naps , rasps

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Variants

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hasp , hasped , hasping , hasps

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'hasp' is Old English 'haseppe', derived from 'hasen' meaning 'hare' and 'peppe' meaning 'container' or 'bag'.

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Trivia

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1. A hasp is often used on barrels to secure bungs and prevent leakage.

2. The word 'hasp' is also used in the context of horsemanship to refer to a strap used to secure a saddle.

3. The term 'hasp' is sometimes used in computing to refer to a small metal tab used to secure cables or connectors.

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Related Concepts

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1. lock: A hasp is often used in conjunction with a lock to secure a container or box.

2. latch: A hasp can also be referred to as a latch when it is used to hold a door or gate closed.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'hasp' is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to a situation or problem that is difficult to solve or contain. In art, it can be found as a decorative element on chests or boxes.

How to Memorize "hasp"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a metal box with a hinged lid and a hasp to secure it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hasp' with the image of a metal container or box.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hasp Helps Hold Stuff' to remember the meaning of the word.

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