haspnoun [ C ]
uk/hɑːsp/us/hæsp/a piece of metal that fastens a box or door, used with a padlock (= lock that can be removed)
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Building: locks & locksmithing
- bolt
- catch
- combination
- deadbolt
- deadlock
- fastener
- fastening
- key
- key ring
- keycard
- keyhole
- latch
- lock
- locksmith
- master key
- mortise lock
- padlock
- pass key
- skeleton key
- Yale lock