Axstone

/ˈæksˌstəʊn/ noun

Definition

A stone tool shaped like an axe head, or a stone used in sharpening axes.

Etymology

Compound of 'axe' and 'stone,' directly describing its purpose or form; common in archaeological contexts for prehistoric tools.

Kelly Says

Axstones are among humanity's first sophisticated tools—the shape of a stone axe from 100,000 years ago tells us about which hand our ancestors preferred using, their strength, and how they hunted.

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