noun
- Plural of hammerstone; stones used as tools or weapons for striking, pounding, or breaking other objects, especially in prehistoric or archaeological contexts.
Usage: archaeology; anthropology; prehistoric tools
Examples
- Archaeologists discovered several hammerstones at the ancient settlement site.
- Early humans used hammerstones to crack open nuts and bones for food.
- The museum's collection includes hammerstones dating back thousands of years.
- Flint hammerstones were essential tools for creating sharp stone blades.
- Researchers identified the hammerstones by their distinctive wear patterns and rounded edges.