verb🔗ShareBearbeiten, formenTo shape a brittle material having conchoidal fracture, usually a mineral (flint, obsidian, chert etc.), by breaking away flakes, often forming a sharp edge or point."The archaeologist carefully knapped the piece of flint to create a sharp blade. "Der Archäologe bearbeitete das Feuerstein-Stück sorgfältig, um eine scharfe Klinge zu formen.archaeologygeologymaterialtechnologyhistoryscienceactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchlagen, klopfenTo rap or strike sharply."The geologist knapped the rock with a hammer to reveal its inner layers. "Der Geologe schlug mit einem Hammer auf den Felsen, um seine inneren Schichten freizulegen.actionarchaeologygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbbeißen, abknabbernTo bite; to bite off; to break short."The dog excitedly knapped the treat in half with a single bite. "Der Hund biss das Leckerli aufgeregt mit einem einzigen Biss in zwei Hälften.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnalzenTo make a sound of snapping."The dry twigs knapped under my boots as I walked through the woods. "Die trockenen Zweige schnalzten unter meinen Stiefeln, als ich durch den Wald ging.soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading