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knap

/næp/

Meanings
  • noun

    A small container or pouch used to carry tools or small objects.

    - "Han havde en knap med ham, der han lagde sine værktøjer."
    - "Han satte sine nye værktøjer i den nye knap."
    - "Jeg havde ingen knap med mig, så jeg kunne ikke reparere min bike."

Synonyms

chip
Rhymes
Words rhyming with knap
cap , tap , clap
Variants
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knap , knaps , knapped , knapper , knappers , knapping , nap , napless , napped , naps
Etymology
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Old English 'cneosan' - a container, box, or chest.


Trivia
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  1. The Danish word for 'pocket' is 'kapsejl', which literally means 'to sail in a small boat'.

  2. In some dialects of Danish, the word 'knap' can also mean 'a small, sharp blow'.


Related Concepts
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  1. toolbox: A larger container used to store and transport tools, similar to a knap but larger in size.

  2. backpack: A larger container worn on the back, used to carry supplies and equipment, similar to a knap but larger in size.


Culture
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In Danish folklore, a knap is also a magical pouch used by trolls and other mythical creatures to store their treasures.

How to Memorize "knap"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small, fabric pouch or container that you can hold in the palm of your hand.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'knap' with the word 'container' or 'pouch'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'KNAP' to remember the definition: 'K' for container, 'N' for small, 'A' for accessory, 'P' for pouch.


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