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
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  • The Getty Suite speaks for itself with its throne-like chairs, opulent tapestries, carved rose wooden ceiling and connecting door into the Medici Suite (CH) where Getty put up some of his mistresses.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
  • But the real-estate niche that Berman had carved out for himself in New York was likely forever changed.
    — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
Definition of carve
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  • 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
  • And unlike policies like Universal Basic Income, this strategy hews more closely to American values.
    — Gene Sperling, Time, 1 July 2026
  • Today that album scans as an interesting but uneven experiment; the music Shook is releasing under their own name hews much closer to the Lucinda-fronting-the-Replacements sound of the Disarmers.
    — Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
Definition of hew
Verb
  • Formed from volcanic pumice sculpted by the wind and sea, Sarakiniko’s lunar-like appearance, contrasting with cobalt waters, is surreal.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • Of course, there’s the open metal gear gate,, with the entire center console sculpted around it.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Definition of sculpt
Verb
  • But hotels in Miami or Fort Lauderdale aren’t as desperate now to cut them.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • Clean larger produce, like melons, with a brush and cut away any bruised or damaged portions.
    — Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of cut

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“Knap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knap. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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