knap

An obsolete verb meaning to break or chip off, especially stone or flint; also used dialectally to mean to strike or snap.

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1. Strike sharply C2 formal british

   To hit or strike something with a sharp, quick blow.

   • The blacksmith knapped the metal with a hammer.
   • He knapped the flint to create a spark.
   • She knapped the stone to shape it into a tool.

   🌐الضرب بحدة

   المرادفات: clouthitknockrapsmitestriketap

2. Break a small piece off C2 formal british

   To break off a small fragment from a larger piece, especially stone or flint.

   • The craftsman knapped the flint to make an arrowhead.
   • He carefully knapped the edge of the stone to sharpen it.
   • She knapped a small piece from the rock for examination.

   🌐كسر قطعة صغيرة

   المرادفات: breakchipflakefracturesnap