knap

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

• 🇩🇪Veralteter Ausdruck für das Abbrechen oder Abschlagen von etwas, besonders von Stein oder Feuerstein; in Dialekten auch für einen Schlag oder ein Knacken verwendet.

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.

   🇩🇪Scharf schlagen

   Synonyme: 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.

   🇩🇪Abschlagen

   Synonyme: breakchipflakefracturesnap