Microblade
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microblade is a noun meaning (archaeology, sometimes attributive) A small blade, typically produced in prehistoric times from silica-rich minerals.
Meaning
(archaeology, sometimes attributive) A small blade, typically produced in prehistoric times from silica-rich minerals.
Example Sentences
The upper Palaeolithic period saw the first production of microblade tools.
Word Forms
- microblades
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cores, microlith, microlite, nanoblade, microabrasive, microartifact.
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