Metal fastening (4)

I believe the answer is:

hasp

(Other definitions for hasp that I've seen before include "This part of fastening device" , "Hinged metal fastener" , "catch" , "Hinged fastening" , "Door latch" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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