Abrading Stone (Noun)
Meaning
A primitive stone artifact (usually made of sandstone) used as an abrader.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The archaeologist carefully unearthed an ancient abrading stone from the excavation site, which she believed was used by early humans to sharpen tools.
- In the old blacksmith shop, the owner used a sandstone abrading stone to hone the edges of worn axe heads.
- To shape and polish his hand-carved flint arrowheads, the Paleo-Indian relied on an abrading stone as one of his most valuable tools.
- Among the cache of ancient tools, researchers found an intricately grooved abrading stone likely used to craft projectile points and blades.
- Excavation teams carefully swept the earthy sediment away to reveal an oblong abrading stone employed by an ancient artisan for its abrasion purposes.