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Butcher Marks

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added by archaeologs Marks made on animal bone by stone tools during butchering. These marks are used to associate humans with animal remains for a relative date. The marks are classified according to form and function as cut marks, chop marks, and scrapes. [chop marks, cut marks, scrapes]

Dictionary of Artifacts, Barbara Ann Kipfer, 2007

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