knap (n p)tr.v. knapped, knap·ping, knaps 1. To break or chip (stone) with sharp blows, as in shaping flint or obsidian into tools. 2. Chiefly British a. To strike sharply; rap. b. To snap at or bite. [Middle English knappen, probably of imitative origin.] knap  per n. |
knap1
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) Dialect the crest of a hill
[Old English cnæpp top; compare Old Norse knappr knob]
knap2
vb knaps, knapping, knapped
(tr) Dialect to hit, hammer, or chip
[C15 (in the sense: to strike with a sharp sound): of imitative origin; compare Dutch knappen to crack]
knapper n
knap - The crest or summit of a hill.
See also related terms for summit.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | knap - strike sharply; "rap him on the knuckles" strike - deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon; "The teacher struck the child"; "the opponent refused to strike"; "The boxer struck the attacker dead" knock - rap with the knuckles; "knock on the door" |
| 2. | knap - break a small piece off from; "chip the glass"; "chip a tooth" cut - separate with or as if with an instrument; "Cut the rope" |
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