Hand Ax (Noun)
Meaning
A stone tool with a cutting edge; the stone is held in the hand and used for chopping.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The early human used a hand ax to chop down trees for shelter and firewood.
- Archaeologists discovered a hand ax near the ancient settlement, providing evidence of early human habitation.
- The hand ax was a versatile tool used for various tasks, from chopping wood to butchering animals.
- In the museum, a hand ax was displayed as an example of a primitive stone tool used by early humans.
- The hand ax was made from a piece of flint, carefully shaped to create a sharp cutting edge.