hasping

verb

Definition of haspingnext
present participle of hasp
as in clamping

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  1. tying
  2. tackling
  3. harnessing
  4. lashing
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  • The fourth line created a huge Jared Spurgeon tying goal and the third line, centered by Khusnutdinov, helped create Brock Faber’s tie-breaking third-period goal.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The first-stage booster made a record-tying 17th flight with a recovery landing down range on droneship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of tying
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  • The study underscores the importance of tackling the obesity epidemic, with one billion individuals projected to be living with obesity by 2030, according to the World Obesity Federation.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The only real blemish on the Colts’ victory Sunday was their defense, whose poor tackling nearly resulted in the team blowing a 38-7 lead.
    James Boyd, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of tackling
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  • Its flagship product, the H2 Car, exemplifies this mission by harnessing the power of hydrogen fuel cells to provide a zero-emission driving experience.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
  • While the two scientists fight, Shadow and Sonic do Dragon Ball in space, both harnessing the power of the emeralds to achieve Super States.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of harnessing
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  • Musk spent the day lashing out on X, urging citizens to call their representatives and declaring that any member who votes in favor of the bill should be voted out of office.
    Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Their late father was killed for lashing out against the government, and Gustavo doesn’t share Paco’s willingness to follow in dad’s footsteps.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of lashing
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