handax
/ˈhænd æks/
noun
- A prehistoric stone tool shaped like a teardrop, used for cutting, chopping, and scraping, typically held in the hand.
- Early humans used a handax for tasks like butchering animals and digging for roots.
- Archaeologists discovered a well-preserved handax at the ancient settlement site.
- The museum displayed a handax made of flint that was over 200,000 years old.
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