knap - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'knap' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Knap

[ n.]

- A protuberance; a swelling; a knob; a button; hence, rising ground; a summit. See Knob, and Knop.
- A sharp blow or slap.

2 . Knap

[ v. i.]

- To make a sound of snapping.

3 . Knap

[ v. t.]

- To bite; to bite off; to break short.
- To strike smartly; to rap; to snap.

1 . knap

[ v]

Meaning (1):
- break a small piece off from

Example in sentence:

Meaning (2):
- strike sharply

Example in sentence:

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