knaapi — meaning in English

English meaning

• cleat noun A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
• knave noun A dishonest or deceitful man.

Senses

knaapi is used for these senses in English:

• cleat (nautical) A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
• knave (archaic) A boy; especially, a boy servant.
• knave (archaic) Any male servant; a menial.

cleat — full definition

1. noun A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
2. noun A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.
3. noun A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
4. noun A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe or wheel meant for better traction.

knave — full definition

1. noun A dishonest or deceitful man.
2. noun A playing card ranked below a queen, showing the figure of a servant or soldier; a jack.

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