chert (Meaning)
Wordnet
chert (n)
variety of silica containing microcrystalline quartz
Webster
chert (n.)
An impure, massive, flintlike quartz or hornstone, of a dull color.
Synonyms & Antonyms of chert
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chert Sentence Examples
- The prehistoric tools were fashioned from smooth, black chert, a testament to early human ingenuity.
- Geologists carefully examined the layers of limestone and chert to understand the ancient history of the region.
- The knapping technique involved striking chert with a hammerstone to create sharp flakes for tools and weapons.
- Arrowheads crafted from red chert were a hallmark of the hunting practices of the nomadic tribe.
- The riverbed was littered with smooth, colorful pebbles of chert, polished by millennia of water flow.
- Archaeologists discovered a workshop filled with chert flakes, hinting at tool production in the area.
- The durability of chert made it a preferred material for spear points and other implements used for hunting.
- The dark bands of chert visible in the canyon walls contrasted sharply with the lighter sandstone.
- Some varieties of chert, with their beautiful patterns, were prized for crafting jewelry and decorative objects.
- Modern tools can now analyze the chemical composition of chert to pinpoint its source and potential trade routes in prehistory.
FAQs About the word chert
variety of silica containing microcrystalline quartzAn impure, massive, flintlike quartz or hornstone, of a dull color.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The prehistoric tools were fashioned from smooth, black chert, a testament to early human ingenuity.
Geologists carefully examined the layers of limestone and chert to understand the ancient history of the region.
The knapping technique involved striking chert with a hammerstone to create sharp flakes for tools and weapons.
Arrowheads crafted from red chert were a hallmark of the hunting practices of the nomadic tribe.
