knap

verb

Definition of knapnext
as in to chisel

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Recent Examples of knap Rocks could be knapped, or shaped, into knife blades, spear points, ax heads, and more, allowing hunter-gatherers to take on new prey and use animal remains for clothing and other things. — Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024 Our Paleolithic ancestors learned to knap delicate blades from round stone cobbles, hunt large game and cook their food. — Herman Pontzer, Scientific American, 12 Dec. 2022 The course was jointly led by Ojibwe elders, who taught him how to knap flint, tan hides and build wigwams. — Franz Lidz Meghan Dhaliwal, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Knowing how to make a friction fire, or how to whittle a paddle out of a log, or how to knap stone arrowheads all have their place in a survival situation (particularly fire making). — Jim Baird, Field & Stream, 3 Aug. 2020 There was the first time someone knapped and hafted a rock onto a spear shaft, and the first time someone strung up a bow. — Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knap
  1. chisel
  2. carve
  3. sculpture
  4. grave
  5. hew
  6. sculpt
  7. cut
Verb
  • Wilkerson has emerged as one of the top offensive line prospects in Central Florida and has been working hard to chisel his big body into playing form.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2026
  • Every nation has an origin story, a set of values and principles chiseled into our souls and onto our public spaces.
    — Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2026
Definition of chisel
Verb
  • The rocket’s upper stage will unintentionally slam into the moon on Wednesday, carving out a crater and sending up a plume of dust and rubble that scientists — and skygazers — are eager to observe.
    — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Each stone’s etching is intricately carved on the reverse side.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of carve
Verb
  • Some resemble ancient oil lamps and brooches; others take after Barbara Hepworth and Isamu Noguchi sculptures.
    — Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
  • The permanent collection includes more than 1,000 works ranging from painting to sculpture to installations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Definition of sculpture
Verb
  • Aprendi no que consiste o verdadeiro alimento há muitos anos, quando tive problemas estomacais tão graves que só conseguia reter os alimentos mais básicos.
    — Blithe Holcomb Hogan, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026
  • Understand cash inflow from cradle to grave and look at the forecast and cash flow weekly, holding everyone accountable for knowing their numbers and delivering on their numbers.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of grave
Verb
  • The plot hews closely to the Warner Bros film, which starred Prince and was directed by Albert Magnoli.
    — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 27 July 2026
  • Notably, Nolan’s film hews closer to the epic tradition than Troy due to its inclusion of the supernatural and the gods, which were excised from Peterson’s film.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of hew
Verb
  • Ahead, a look at the best face sculpting tools that are actually worth the investment.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • The device uses percussive technology to cleanse, depuff, and sculpt your face.
    — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of sculpt
Verb
  • At the same time, the data shows, courts have severely cut the length of time many people are getting to prepare for complex immigration proceedings, from about six months to often just a little more than a month.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Using a paring knife, mark a smaller square inside each pastry square, leaving a 1/2 inch border (do not cut all the way through the dough).
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of cut

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“Knap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knap. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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