knop

Etymology

From Middle English knop, from Old English cnoppa, cnop, from Proto-Germanic *knuppô, *knuppaz.

Noun

knop (plural knops)

1. A knob, usually ornamental

References

• “knop” (US) / “knop” (UK) in Oxford Dictionaries, Oxford University Press.

Noun

knop c (singular definite knoppen, plural indefinite knopper)

1. (botany) bud (of a plant)

References

• “knop” in Den Danske Ordbog

Etymology

Cognate with German Knopf and probably English knop. Also related with Dutch knob, knobbel, German Knubbel, which are cognate with English knob.

Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -ɔp

Noun

knop m (plural knoppen, diminutive knopje n)

1. a knob, roundish handle, ornament etc.
2. a button, control device to push etc.; metonymy: control, power to stop
3. a bud on a (growing) plant

Alternative forms

• knopp, knoppe, cnoppe, knope

Etymology

From Old English cnoppa, cnop, from Proto-Germanic *knuppô, *knuppaz.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈknɔp(ə)/

Noun

knop (plural knoppes)

1. A decorative or ornamental knob.
2. Another ornamental feature.
3. A kneecap
4. A bud of a plant.

Etymology

From Middle Low German knop and Dutch knoop

Noun

knop m (definite singular knopen, indefinite plural knoper, definite plural knopene)

1. a knot (e.g. in a rope)

knop m (definite singular knopen, indefinite plural knop, definite plural knopene)

1. a knot (one nautical mile per hour)

References

• “knop” in The Bokmål Dictionary.

Etymology

From Middle Low German knop and Dutch knoop

Noun

knop m (definite singular knopen, indefinite plural knopar, definite plural knopane)

1. a knot (e.g. in a rope)

knop m (definite singular knopen, indefinite plural knop, definite plural knopane)

1. a knot (one nautical mile per hour)

References

• “knop” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.

Noun

knop c

1. a knot (looping)
2. (uncountable) knot (speed unit)

Noun

knop

1. knot