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knop Definition

knop (näp)

noun

a knob; esp., a knoblike ornament

Etymology: ME knoppe; prob. < ON knappr or MDu cnoppe; akin to knob

knop Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • small: The pendant is quatrefoil in plan, with a small knop at each corner junction.
  • large: Plain shaft with 3 plain knops with a larger flat knop at end.

Noun used with modifier

  • wool: Medium sized flat round wool knops in a mix of sizes.
  • twist: A collection of medium and heavy fancy acrylic and mixture yarns with self twist knops.
  • self: A collection of medium and heavy fancy acrylic and mixture yarns with self twist knops.

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