KNACK, n. nak. A little machine; a petty contrivance; a toy. A knack, a toy, a trick, a baby's cap.1. A readiness; habitual facility of performance; dexterity; adroitness. My author has a great knack at remarks. The Dean was famous in his time, And had a kind of knack at rhyme.2. A nice trick. For how should equal colors do the knack? Cameleons who can paint in white and black?KNACK, v.i. nak. To crack; to make a sharp abrupt noise. [Little used.]
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