A hasp and a latch are both types of fastening used to hold a door or gate closed. A hasp is a slotted plate that fits over a loop before a pin is inserted through the loop, securing the hasp. A padlock may also be inserted through the loop, instead of a pin. Essentially, a latch is a fastening that engages with a catch, keeper or strike plate to hold the door closed.(…)
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