stone tool; stone implement
Refers to tools made of stone, especially from prehistoric periods such as the Stone Age. Often used in archaeological or historical contexts.
Many stone tools are on display in this museum.
People in the Stone Age hunted using stone implements.
The Jomon people made stone tools by striking rocks.
Many stone tools were excavated from this archaeological site.
Ancient people used stone tools for hunting.
Compound of 石 (せき, 'stone') and 器 (き, 'tool, utensil'). The reading せっき results from the assimilation of 石 (せき) to せっ before 器.