Stichel
English translation: burin, graver
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| German to English translations [PRO] Science - Archaeology / excavations | |||||||
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|  Selected response from: Kim Metzger Mexico Local time: 00:19 | ||||||
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| 3 +1 | graver |
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| 3 | chisel, graving tool |
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| 3 | stylus |
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1 min confidence: 
chisel, graving tool Explanation: couple of options offered by Ernst |
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7 mins confidence:
stylus Explanation: Another possibility. This link says: stylus: Writing stick made out of reed, wood, metal or bone Reference: http://www.museum.upenn.edu/Canaan/Glossary.html Reference: http://www.brlsi.org/proceed05/lecture080605.htm |
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12 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1graver Explanation: • Stichel=style=chisel=graver=graving tool http://deutsch-englisch.englisch-infos.info/ds22.htm burin 1. A steel cutting tool with a sharp beveled point, used in engraving or carving stone. Also called graver. 2. The style or technique of an engraver's work. 3. Archaeology. A stone tool with a chisellike head. Also called graver. http://www.answers.com/topic/burin |
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