hasped

Meanings

• noun

  A type of knot used to secure a rope or cable.

  - "He used a hasped to secure the anchor."
  - "The sailor tightened the hasped to prevent the rope from slipping."

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Variants

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hasp , hasped , hasping , hasps

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'haspian' meaning 'to seize, to take'.

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Trivia

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1. The hasped knot is also known as a 'reef knot' or 'square knot'.

2. The hasped knot is used to form other more complex knots, such as the bowline and the clove hitch.

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Related Concepts

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1. knot: A knot is a fastening device used to join the ends of two ropes, cords, or other materials.

2. securing: The act of making something secure or safe, often by using a knot or other fastening device.

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Culture

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In maritime culture, the hasped is an essential tool for securing ropes and cables. It is also used in rock climbing and mountaineering.

How to Memorize "hasped"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sailor tying a knot to secure a rope.
   - Visualize the shape and texture of the hasped knot.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hasped' with the image of a sailor securing a rope.
   - Think of the word 'knot' when you see or hear the word 'hasped'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'hasped' as 'Hold And Secure Properly Every Day'.

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