English verb: knap | |||
1. | knap (contact) strike sharply | ||
Samples | Rap him on the knuckles. | ||
Synonyms | rap | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s something PP. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | strike | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | knock | ||
2. | knap (contact) break a small piece off from | ||
Samples | Chip the glass. Chip a tooth. | ||
Synonyms | break off, chip, cut off | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cut | ||