Meaning of knap in English

1. Pronunciation

   /næp/

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1. Verb

   knap

   Etymology

   late Middle English (in the sense ‘to knock, rap’): imitative; compare with Dutch and German knappen‘crack, crackle’

   Definitions

   1. strike sharply

   Examples

   • « rap him on the knuckles »
2. 2. break a small piece off from

   Examples

   • « chip the glass »
   • « chip a tooth »

See also

• carve