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retouch (archaeological concept) (<subtractive processes and techniques>, <processes and techniques by specific type>, Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Archaeological term for the secondary shaping of a stone core or implement after initial manufacture. Small fragments are removed to sharpen, straighten, or thin the core. |
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retouch (archaeological concept) (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,N)
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retouched (archaeological concept) (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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retouche (prehistorisch procedé) (C,U,Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: K.KT |
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.... Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name) (G) |
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................ retouch (archaeological concept) (P,U) |
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Dutch ..... Reeks van handelingen die verricht worden op een stuk steen om er een functioneel werktuig van te maken of op een reeds bestaand werktuig om het te hervormen, door er kleine stukjes af te halen en de steen scherper, rechter en/of dunner te maken. |
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