knaw

Meanings

• verb

  knaag (nl): biting or gnawing at something persistently

  - "Het hondje knaagt aan de ketting."
  - "The dog gnaws at the chain."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with knaw
naw , jaw

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Variants

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knew , know , know from , knower , knowers , knowing , known , knows , in the know , know-all , know-alls , know-it-all , know-how , know-hows , know-it-alls , know-nothing , know-nothings , know-nothingism , know-nothingisms , know best , doesn't know (any) better , doesn't know any better , doesn't know better , know better , know better than to , old enough to know better

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Etymology

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The Dutch word 'knaag' comes from the Old Dutch word 'gnagan' which means 'to gnaw' or 'to bite'.

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Trivia

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1. The Dutch word 'knaag' is also used to describe a type of small, flatfish called 'Pleuronectes platessio' in Dutch.

2. In some parts of the Netherlands, it is traditional to give children a 'knaagpootje' (literally 'gnaw-foot') on New Year's Eve, which is a small wooden figure with a gnawing or biting action.

3. The Dutch verb 'knaag' is also used figuratively to describe someone who is persistent or determined in their actions.

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Related Concepts

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1. gnawing: The action of biting or chewing something persistently, often with great force.

2. persistent: Continuing in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

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Culture

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In Dutch folklore, there is a character named 'Knecht Ruprecht' who is often depicted as a dwarf with a long beard and a wooden staff. He is known to wear a sack or a bag on his back, and is sometimes portrayed as a herdsman. Knecht Ruprecht is also known to 'knaag' or 'gnaw' on his staff, which is said to be made of holly or ash.

How to Memorize "knaw"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the sound and motion of gnawing or biting. Visualize a dog gnawing on a bone or a person gnawing on a piece of candy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'knaag' with the image of a dog gnawing on a bone or a person gnawing on a piece of candy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Knecht Ruprecht knaagt aan zijn roet', where 'roet' means 'soot' and refers to the long beard of Knecht Ruprecht, emphasizing the sound of the word 'knaag'.

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