hammerstone

ham·mer·stone

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ham-er-stohn]
- /ˈhæm ərˌstoʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ham-er-stohn]
- /ˈhæm ərˌstoʊn/

Definitions of hammerstone word

noun hammerstone an ancient stone tool used as a hammer, as for chipping flint, processing food, or breaking up bones. 1
noun hammerstone (archaeology) A type of stone used to hit or strike in a similar way to a modern-day hammer. 1
noun hammerstone a stone used as a hammer in the production of tools during the Acheulian period 0

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hammerstone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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