hasping

verb

Definition of haspingnext
present participle of hasp
as in clamping

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  1. tying
  2. tackling
  3. harnessing
  4. lashing
Verb
  • That challenge is also led by Missouri, which made many of the same legal arguments tying its finances to MOHELA’s revenues.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Set it up by tying a 12 to 24 inch length of 6-lb fluorocarbon to your main line, leaving a 3- to 4-inch tag end off your knot, and then tie on a 1/4 ounce casting weight to the bottom of the line.
    Kubie Brown, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of tying
Verb
  • The multifunctional carpet cleaner has a water tank that holds more than enough water, even when tackling bigger messes, and disassembling the attachments is easy thanks to the gadget's convenient quick-release button.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Consider focusing on your highest interest loans first, or try the snowball method—paying off the smallest debt to build momentum before tackling bigger amounts.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of tackling
Verb
  • The following examples highlight how entrepreneurs are harnessing creativity and technology to drive progress and set new standards for excellence.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The potential for harnessing insights from these activities is at least equal to what salesforce has done for CRM.
    Andrew Binns, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of harnessing
Verb
  • Khaled stood atop their Citroen van, lashing down overstuffed suitcases with rope.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Khaled stood atop their Citroen van, lashing down overstuffed suitcases with rope.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of lashing
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