Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knapping
noun
/ˈnæp.ɪŋ/
Definition
The process of shaping stone by striking it to produce tools or weapons.
Examples
- Knapping was an essential skill for early humans who relied on stone tools for survival.
- The artisan demonstrated his knapping technique during the workshop.
- Artifacts found at the site indicate that knapping occurred thousands of years ago.
Meaning
Knapping is a technique primarily used in archaeology and craftsmanship to create sharp edges on flint or other hard stones.
Synonyms
- Flintknapping
- Stone shaping
- Chipping
