What is another word for hasp?
Pronunciation: [hˈasp] (IPA) 
A hasp is a fastening device used to secure doors, gates, lids, or cabinets by way of a hinged metal plate that fits over a staple and is secured with a padlock. Other synonyms for the word 'hasp' include bolt, clasp, latch, lock, catch, fastener, hook and buckle. A bolt is a heavy-duty alternative to the hasp, typically used in industrial or commercial settings. A clasp and latch both refer to smaller versions of the hasp, usually used on doors and cabinets. The lock is the mechanism that secures the hasp, and the catch is the part of the hasp that "catches" the lock. Fastener, hook, and buckle are older or looser terms that may apply to any kind of mechanism used to secure something shut.
