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percussion flaking
noun
- a method of forming a flint tool by striking flakes from a stone core with another stone or a piece of bone or wood.
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Occasional retouch, that appears to have been done by percussion flaking, is evident; but no regular pressure retouch is present.
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The side notches appear to have been made by broad percussion flaking.
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The notches appear to have been formed by indirect percussion flaking with some retouch.
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Indirect Percussion—flaking flint by striking a drift which has been placed against the flint.
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Drift—an implement, usually made of antler, used in indirect percussion flaking.
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