knap

• 古旧动词，指打碎或敲下（尤指石头或燧石）；在方言中也用来表示击打或弹响。

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

1. Strike sharplyC2formalbritish

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

   猛击

   • 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.

   同义词clouthitknockrapsmitestriketap

2. Break a small piece offC2formalbritish

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

   敲下碎片

   • 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.

   同义词breakchipflakefracturesnap