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indirect percussion  

Definition

  • The action of striking one object with another. Indirect percussion involves an intermediate object (a punch) as well as a hammer.

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Source

  • Inizan, M.-L., M. Reduron-Ballinger, H. Roche, J. Tixier 1999, Technology and Terminology of Knapped Stone. Nanterre: CREP. p. 148.

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https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/defcthesaurus/indirect_percussion/5.2

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