noun
- a stone tool used for striking, shaping, or breaking other stones or objects, especially in prehistoric times or in stoneworking
Usage: archaeology; anthropology
Examples
- Archaeologists discovered a hammerstone near the ancient settlement, suggesting early tool use.
- The flintknapper used a hammerstone to shape the raw flint into sharp blades.
- Hammerstones made from river rocks were common in Neolithic cultures.
- She carefully examined the hammerstone for signs of wear and impact marks.
- The museum's collection includes several hammerstones from different prehistoric periods.
- Experimental archaeologists use replica hammerstones to understand ancient stone-working techniques.