Definition

A person or tool that removes small pieces from a larger material, often used in the context of shaping stones like flint.

Example

The flaker carefully shaped the flint into a sharp tool.

Conversation

Did you know that ancient tools were often made by a flaker?

Really? I always thought they just used whatever they found.

Yeah, a flaker would chip away at stones to create sharp edges.

That's fascinating! It’s amazing how resourceful people were back then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flaker → The word 'flaker' is derived from 'flake' (from Old English 'flaca', meaning a small, thin piece or layer) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A flaker is a person or thing that produces or causes flakes.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who creates 'thin pieces' ('flake') — that's what a flaker does.

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