hasp

 
Pronunciation: /hɑːsp/

noun

  • a slotted hinged metal plate forming part of a fastening for a door or lid, fitted over a loop and secured by a pin or padlock: the hut was always locked by a large padlock securing a hasp
  • a slotted hinged plate on a trunk or suitcase with a projecting piece which is secured by the lock.

verb

[with object] archaic
  • lock (a door, window, or lid) by securing the hasp over the loop of the fastening: she went to the window and hasped it

Origin:

Old English hæpse, hæsp, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch haspel and German Haspe