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segment  

Definition

  • A geometric microlith, made on a blade or bladelet and shaped like a half moon; the backing is along a curved arc opposite a straight unretouched edge. It was hafted, possibly as a projectile tip or as part of a cutting tool.

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  • lunate

Source

  • Inizan, M.-L., M. Reduron-Ballinger, H. Roche, J. Tixier 1999, Technology and Terminology of Knapped Stone. Nanterre: CREP., D. Srejovic (ed) 1997, Arheološki Leksikon.

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https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/defcthesaurus/segment/4.18

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