unhasp

[ uhn-hasp ]

verb (used with object)

1. to loosen the hasp of.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unhasp¹

First recorded in 1300–50, unhasp is from the Middle English word unhaspen. See un- ², hasp

Example Sentences

Unhasp, un-hasp′, v.t. to loose from a hasp.

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"There's Beecher already, by Jove!" cried Kellett, as he sprang up from the breakfast-table to open the little wicket which the other was vainly endeavoring to unhasp.

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They halted at a low-browed porch, And Brent to Allan gave the torch, While bolt and chain he backward rolled 285 And made the bar unhasp its hold.

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Unhasp the door to the left, please.

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By this time David had managed to unhasp the door.

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