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knaps

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verb

Say it like: Nap-s

The correct spelling is knaps. To shape a brittle material having conchoidal fracture, usually a mineral (flint, obsidian, chert etc.), by breaking away flakes, often forming a sharp edge or point.

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verb

  1. 1.To shape a brittle material having conchoidal fracture, usually a mineral (flint, obsidian, chert etc.), by breaking away flakes, often forming a sharp edge or point.
  2. 2.To rap or strike sharply.
  3. 3.To bite; to bite off; to break short.
  4. 4.To make a sound of snapping.

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