Associations to the word «Knap»

Wiktionary

KNAP, verb. (transitive) To shape a vitreous mineral (flint, obsidian, chert etc.) by breaking away flakes, often forming a sharp edge or point.
KNAP, verb. (transitive) To rap or strike sharply.
KNAP, verb. (obsolete) (UK) (dialect) To bite; to bite off; to break short.
KNAP, verb. To make a sound of snapping.
KNAP, noun. A sharp blow or slap.
KNAP, noun. A protuberance; a swelling; a knob.
KNAP, noun. The crest of a hill
KNAP, noun. A small hill

Dictionary definition

KNAP, verb. Strike sharply; "rap him on the knuckles".
KNAP, verb. Break a small piece off from; "chip the glass"; "chip a tooth".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats