Definitions

1. noun

A small hill or knoll, especially one with a rounded or flat top.

“The village was situated at the foot of a small knap.”

2. verb

To strike or hit with a knap or a sharp edge.

“The stone was knapped to sharpen the blade.”

3. verb

To remove the outer layer or skin of something, especially stone or wood.

“The craftsman knapped the wood to reveal the inner pattern.”