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5 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Hasp \Hasp\, n. [OE. hasp, hesp, AS h[ae]pse; akin to G. haspe, h["a]spe, 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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Hasp \Hasp\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Hasped}; p. pr & vb n. {Hasping}.] [AS. h[ae]psian.] To shut or fasten with a hasp. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Hesp \Hesp\, n. [Cf. Icel. hespa a hasp, a wisp or skein. See {Hasp}.] A measure of two hanks of linen thread. [Scot.] [Written also {hasp}.] --Knight. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: hasp n : a fastener for a door or lid; a hinged metal strap fits over a staple and is locked with a pin or padlock v : secure or lock with a hasp From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (13 Mar 01) [foldoc]: HASP {Houston Automatic Spooling Program}
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