knapping method

Spanish translation: Tallado (tallar)

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English term or phrase:knapping method
Spanish translation:Tallado (tallar)
Entered by: René Cofré Baeza

22:47 Apr 8, 2005
English to Spanish translations [Non-PRO]
Science - Archaeology
English term or phrase: knapping method
The objective of the knapping method was to produce a large proportion of flakes and, to a lesser extent, retouched flakes
Gabriel Sanchez
talla
Explanation:
en este caso "el tallado"
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René Cofré Baeza
Germany
Local time: 13:09
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4 +2talla
René Cofré Baeza
5 +1método de cortar/recortar/quebrar en varias piezas.
Walter Landesman
3método de picapedrero
Ricardo Posada Ortiz


  

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talla


Explanation:
en este caso "el tallado"


    Reference: http://www.ucm.es/info/preh/complutum/co/rev_06.htm
René Cofré Baeza
Germany
Local time: 13:09
Native speaker of: Spanish

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agree  Paola C.
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agree  Egmont
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método de picapedrero


Explanation:
o método de picar piedra

Ricardo Posada Ortiz
United States
Local time: 07:09
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método de cortar/recortar/quebrar en varias piezas.


Explanation:
es el método que se utliza para cortar y picar piedras.



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Walter Landesman
Uruguay
Local time: 08:09
Native speaker of: Spanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Gabriela Rodriguez
18 mins
  -> gracias Gaby. Todo bien?
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