knap

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

• 🇷🇺Устаревший глагол, означающий отламывать или откалывать, особенно камень или кремень; также используется в диалектах для обозначения удара или щелчка.

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.

   🇷🇺Резко ударить

   Synonyms: 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.

   🇷🇺Откалывать

   Synonyms: breakchipflakefracturesnap