Handstone

/ˈhændˌstoʊn/ noun

Definition

A stone tool or implement designed to be held and used in the hand, such as a grinding stone or mortar stone.

Etymology

Compound of 'hand' and 'stone.' This is an archaeological term describing prehistoric and ancient hand-held stone tools used for grinding, crushing, or pulverizing.

Kelly Says

Archaeologists find handstones everywhere ancient people lived—they used them to grind grain, crush herbs, and pound nuts, and by examining the wear patterns, scientists can figure out what foods our ancestors ate thousands of years ago.

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