How Do You Spell HASP?

Pronunciation: [hˈasp] (IPA)

The word "hasp" is a noun that refers to a fastener that is used to secure a door or lid. The spelling of this word is unique because it contains a silent letter "s". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word "hasp" is written as /hæsp/. The "h" is pronounced with a puff of air, the "a" is pronounced as in "cat", the "s" is silent, and the "p" is pronounced with a puff of air. This spelling convention is consistent with other words in the English language that contain a silent letter "s" such as "island" and "viscount".

HASP Meaning and Definition

  1. A hasp, often referred to as a lock hasp, is a device commonly used to secure doors, gates, cabinets, or other types of enclosures. It is typically made of metal or another sturdy material and consists of two parts: a hinged plate and a staple.

    The hinged plate, also called the hasp leaf, is a flat metal strip attached to the edge of a door or gate. It features a series of holes or slots along its length to allow for adjustability. The hinged plate is mounted on one side of the door, while the staple is attached to the adjacent side or the frame.

    When the door is closed or the gate is shut, the hasp leaf is folded over the staple, aligning the holes or slots on the plate with those on the staple. A padlock or another form of locking mechanism can then be passed through the aligned holes or slots to secure the hasp. This effectively prevents unauthorized access or tampering.

    Hasps come in various sizes and designs to accommodate different security needs. Some may have additional features, such as reinforced plates or hidden screws, to enhance their durability and resistance to tampering. They are commonly found in residential, commercial, or industrial settings, providing a simple and reliable means of securing doors, gates, and other enclosures.

  2. • To fasten with a hasp.
    • A fastening; the clasp that passes over a staple to be fastened by a padlock.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HASP

Etymology of HASP

The word "hasp" originated from Middle English, specifically from the Old English word "hæpse" or "he7pse", which means "a fastening, a clasp" or "a handle, a hilt". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "haspō" and has cognates in Old High German and Old Norse as well. The exact origin of the word beyond Proto-Germanic is uncertain.

Similar spelling words for HASP

Plural form of HASP is HASPS

Conjugate verb Hasp

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have hasped
you would have hasped
he/she/it would have hasped
we would have hasped
they would have hasped
I would have hasp
you would have hasp
he/she/it would have hasp
we would have hasp
they would have hasp

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been hasping
you would have been hasping
he/she/it would have been hasping
we would have been hasping
they would have been hasping

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would hasp
you would hasp
he/she/it would hasp
we would hasp
they would hasp

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be hasping
you would be hasping
he/she/it would be hasping
we would be hasping
they would be hasping

FUTURE

I will hasp
you will hasp
he/she/it will hasp
we will hasp
they will hasp

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be hasping
you will be hasping
he/she/it will be hasping
we will be hasping
they will be hasping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hasped
you will have hasped
he/she/it will have hasped
we will have hasped
they will have hasped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been hasping
you will have been hasping
he/she/it will have been hasping
we will have been hasping
they will have been hasping

IMPERATIVE

you hasp
we let´s hasp

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hasp

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was hasping
you were hasping
he/she/it was hasping
we were hasping
they were hasping

PAST PARTICIPLE

hasped

PAST PERFECT

I had hasped
you had hasped
he/she/it had hasped
we had hasped
they had hasped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been hasping
you had been hasping
he/she/it had been hasping
we had been hasping
they had been hasping

PRESENT

I hasp
you hasp
he/she/it hasps
we hasp
they hasp

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am hasping
you are hasping
he/she/it is hasping
we are hasping
they are hasping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hasping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hasped
you have hasped
he/she/it has hasped
we have hasped
they have hasped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been hasping
you have been hasping
he/she/it has been hasping
we have been hasping
they have been hasping

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it hasp

SIMPLE PAST

I hasped
you hasped
he/she/it hasped
we hasped
they hasped

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