knap

transitive verb, intransitive verb knapped, knapping

1. to knock, rap, or snap
2. to break or shape (stones or flints) by a quick, hard blow
3. to bite sharply; snap

Origin: LME knappen, akin to Du, to snap, eat < IE *gnebh-: for base see knead

noun

noun

1. the top of a hill; summit
2. a hillock

Origin: ME < OE cnæp, top, knob, button, akin to ON knappr < IE *gnebh-: see knap