knap´per

knap´per
knap1 «nap», verb, knapped «napt», knap|ping, noun.
–v.t., v.i.
1. to strike with a hard, short sound; knack; knock; rap.
2. to break off; snap.
3. to shape or chip with a hammer, as stone or flint: »

An abundance of flint artifacts, mostly scrapers and microlithic blades, were undoubtedly knapped in the tradition of Maglemose (New Scientist).

4. to bite in a short or abrupt way; snap; nibble.
–n.
an abrupt stroke or blow; smart knock.
╂[imitative. Compare Low German knappen.]
–knap´per, noun.
knap2 «nap», noun. Dialect.
1. a hill or hillock.
2. the top of a hill.
╂[Old English cnæp]

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