n. [ OE. hasp, hesp, AS. hæpse; akin to G. haspe, häspe, Sw. & Dan. haspe, Icel. hespa. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A spindle to wind yarn, thread, or silk on. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. An instrument for cutting the surface of grass land; a scarifier. [ 1913 Webster ]