SINCE 1828
knap
noun
\ ˈnap
\
\
Definition of knap
(Entry 1 of 2)
2
chiefly dialectal
: a small hill
knap
verb
knapped;
knapping
Definition of knap (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to break with a quick blow
especially
: to shape (something, such as flints) by breaking off pieces
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