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Clasp vs Hasp - What's the difference?

clasp | hasp |

Hasp is a hyponym of clasp.



As nouns the difference between clasp and hasp

is that clasp is a fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps while hasp is a clasp, especially a metal strap fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a hook for fastening a door.

As verbs the difference between clasp and hasp

is that clasp is to take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly while hasp is to shut or fasten with a hasp.

clasp

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A fastener or , particularly one that clasps.
    • I always have a hard time working the clasp on this necklace!
  • (in the singular) An embrace, a grasp, or handshake.
    • He took her hand in a firm clasp .

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly.
    • They clasped hands and parted as friends.
  • * 1922 , (Margery Williams), (The Velveteen Rabbit) :
    • And when the Boy dropped off to sleep, the Rabbit would snuggle down close under his little warm chin and dream, with the Boy's hands clasped close round him all night long.
  • * 1897 , (Bram Stoker), (Dracula) Chapter 21:
    • The poor dear lady shivered, and I could see the tension of her nerves as she clasped her husband closer to her and bent her head lower and lower still on his breast.
  • To shut or fasten together with, or as if with, a clasp.

    • Related terms

    * enclasp

    Anagrams

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    hasp

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A clasp, especially a metal strap fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a hook for fastening a door.
  • A spindle to wind yarn, thread, or silk on.
  • An instrument for cutting the surface of grassland; a scarifier.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To shut or fasten with a hasp.

    • Anagrams

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