Flakers

/ˈfleɪkərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of flaker; multiple people who are unreliable or things that cause flaking.

Etymology

Plural form of 'flaker.' In archaeology, refers to ancient tool-makers who created stone tools by flaking.

Kelly Says

In archaeology, 'flakers' are the earliest known tool specialists—humans who mastered percussion flaking to create cutting edges sharper than modern steel, some 2.6 million years ago.

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