meaning of hasp
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.
4. To shut or fasten with a hasp.
5. HASP Houston Automatic Spooling Program has the X nature From Zen Buddhist koans of the form "Does an X have the Buddha-nature?" Common hacker construction for "is an X", used for humorous emphasis. "Anyone who cant even use a program with on-screen help embedded in it truly has the loser nature!" See also the X that can be Y is not the true X. [Jargon File]
6. a fastener for a door or lid; a hinged metal strap fits over a staple and is locked with a pin or padlock
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