The difference between Hasp and Hook and eye

When used as nouns, hasp means a clasp, especially a metal strap fastened by a padlock or a pin, whereas hook and eye means a matched hook and an eye , used for fastening.


Hasp is also verb with the meaning: to shut or fasten with a hasp.

check bellow for the other definitions of Hasp and Hook and eye

  1. Hasp as a noun:

    A clasp, especially a metal strap fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a hook for fastening a door.

  2. Hasp as a noun:

    A spindle to wind yarn, thread, or silk on.

  3. Hasp as a noun:

  4. Hasp as a noun:

    An instrument for cutting the surface of grassland; a scarifier.

  1. Hasp as a verb:

    to shut or fasten with a hasp

  1. Hook and eye as a noun:

    A matched hook and an eye , used for fastening.