Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knapped
verb
/næpt/
Definition
Knapped is the past tense of knap, which means to shape stone or flint by striking it.
Examples
- Archaeologists discovered tools that were knapped from flint.
- In ancient times, people knapped stones to create sharp blades for hunting.
- The artist knapped the stone until it took on the desired shape.
Meaning
The term ‘knapped’ refers to the process of making tools or weapons out of stone by breaking pieces off to create sharp edges.
Synonyms
- Flaked
- Chipped
- Carved
