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Knap

A protuberance; a swelling; a knob; a button; hence, rising ground; a summit. See Knob, and Knop.

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Broader term 2

Cut 76% connected

of Cut

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Strike 76% connected

To touch or hit with some force, either with the hand or with an instrument; to smite; to give a blow to, either with the hand or with any instrument…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 1

Knock 76% connected

To drive or be driven against something; to strike against something; to clash; as, one heavy body knocks against another.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Derivationally related 6

Chip 74% connected

To cut small pieces from; to diminish or reduce to shape, by cutting away a little at a time; to hew.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Chip 74% connected

To cut small pieces from; to diminish or reduce to shape, by cutting away a little at a time; to hew.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Rap 74% connected

A lay or skein containing 120 yards of yarn.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Rap 74% connected

A lay or skein containing 120 yards of yarn.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Chip 92% connected

To cut small pieces from; to diminish or reduce to shape, by cutting away a little at a time; to hew.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Rap 92% connected

A lay or skein containing 120 yards of yarn.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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