knakken

Definitions of knakken
  1. verb
    make a sharp sound
    synonyms: knappen, knapperen, knarpen, knarsen, knerpen, knersen, knippen, kraken, krakken
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    type of:
    klinken, uitklinken
    make a certain noise or sound
  2. verb
    break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension
    synonyms: afknappen, barsten, bersten, kloven, knikken
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    type of:
    begeven, bezwijken, breken, kapotgaan, sneuvelen, stukgaan
    become separated into pieces or fragments
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