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splinter  

Definition

  • A type of chipped stone artifact manufactured by the bipolar percussion technique, used for spliting a wood on two pieces. synonym: piece esquillee.

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Entry terms

  • Non-flake

Source

  • Inizan, M.-L., M. Reduron-Ballinger, H. Roche, J. Tixier 1999, Technology and Terminology of Knapped Stone. Nanterre: CREP., D. Srejovic (ed) 1997, Arheološki Leksikon.

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https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/defcthesaurus/splinter/4.21

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