pecking

pecking

The process of manufacturing heavy-duty stone tools (bowls, mauls etc. ) From granular rocks by prolonged hammering with a hammerstone. Abrasive techniques might be used to finish the piece.

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Synonym(s): pecking_and_grinding
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pecking order

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Social rank of each horse in a group; one horse is the boss and the others find their place.

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