| 释义 |
knap
I. \ˈnap\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English knap, from Old English cnæpp; akin to Old Frisian knapp button, Middle Low German, hill, heel of a shoe, Old Norse knappr button, Old English cnotta knot — more at knot
chiefly dialect : a top or crest of a hill : summit; also : a small hill or knoll
II. noun
also nap \“\
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, of imitative origin
: a sharp or abrupt blow : rap, knock
III. verb
(knapped ; knapped ; knapping ; knaps)
Etymology: Middle English knappen, of imitative origin like Middle Dutch cnappen to make a snapping noise, Low German knappen
transitive verb
1. dialect Britain : to strike a sharp crisp blow to or with
< knapped his knuckles against the gatepost >
: rap
2. also nap : to break with a quick jerk or blow; especially : to break up or dress (as flints)
3. chiefly dialect Britain : to bite sharply or eagerly at : snap, crop
< sheep knapping the new flush >
4. dialect Britain : to speak or utter brightly or affectedly : chatter
intransitive verb
1. chiefly dialect Britain : to bite sharply or eagerly
2. dialect Britain : to chatter smartly : babble |