1. people who shape stone tools by chipping or flaking, especially flint
Usage: archaeology; historical crafts

Examples

• The archaeological site revealed evidence of ancient knappers who made arrowheads.
• Modern knappers demonstrate traditional stone tool-making techniques at the museum.
• Skilled knappers can create sharp blades from obsidian in minutes.
• The knappers left behind piles of stone chips from their work.
• Native American knappers passed down their techniques through generations.
• Experimental archaeologists train as knappers to understand prehistoric methods.