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trapeze  

Definition

  • A geometric microlith whose outline has four sides - two lateral nearly parallel sides with the longer one being the cutting edge and the shorter opposite edge backed or not-backed. Also called transverse arrowhead.

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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/trapeze/4.22

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