microwear

English

/ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌwɛɹ/, /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌwɛə/

noun
Definitions
  • (archaeology) Microscopic patterns of edge damage on stone tools, used to show how the tools were used.

Etymology

Prefix from English wear (guard).

Origin

English

wear

Gloss

guard

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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💂 💂‍♀️ 💂‍♂️

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