prehistoric tool

Ancient flint scraper

A prehistoric tool is any implement made or used by humans before the development of writing systems—typically stone, bone, or wood artifacts from the Paleolithic through Neolithic periods.

The phrase appears in archaeology and museum contexts: The cave yielded prehistoric tools including hand axes and scrapers.

Figuratively, prehistoric tool dismisses outdated technology: This computer is a prehistoric tool compared to modern laptops.

flintSpark-producing sedimentary rock
stoneSolid earth fragment
arrowheadPiercing end of projectile
handaxeKnapped stone implement
hand axePrimitive stone cutting tool

spear · bone · obsidian · scraper · blade · cutting edge · knapping · mammoth · ice age · cave · cave painting · primitive · sharp · chipped · hunter · gatherer · hunting party · museum

Opposites

technological era

prehistoric toolsmartphone

Handheld connected computer

computer · power tool · robot · 3D printer · electronic device

production method

prehistoric toolsynthetic material

Human-made substance, not natural

historical documentation

prehistoric toolhistorical artifact

Object from earlier times

Family

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Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G