verb🔗ShareTo 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. "archaeologygeologymaterialtechnologyhistoryscienceactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo rap or strike sharply."The geologist knapped the rock with a hammer to reveal its inner layers. "actionarchaeologygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo bite; to bite off; to break short."The dog excitedly knapped the treat in half with a single bite. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make a sound of snapping."The dry twigs knapped under my boots as I walked through the woods. "soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
