1. having the shape of a wedge
Usage: anatomy

1. an ancient system of writing using wedge-shaped marks made in clay tablets
Usage: historical
2. any of several wedge-shaped bones in the foot
Usage: anatomy

Examples

• The cuneiform bones in her foot were fractured in the accident.
• Archaeologists discovered cuneiform tablets dating back 4,000 years.
• Ancient Mesopotamians developed cuneiform as one of the earliest writing systems.
• The museum’s collection includes several cuneiform inscriptions.
• Students learned to read cuneiform script in their ancient history class.
• The cuneiform writing was pressed into wet clay with a reed stylus.
• Medical students must memorize the cuneiform bones of the foot.