bird point

English

Alternative forms

  • birdpoint, bird-point

Noun

bird point (plural bird points)

  1. (US, archaeology) A small flint arrowhead
    • 1997, Charles Frazier, “Ashes of Roses”, in Cold Mountain, New York: Atlantic:
      She had watched the turned ground passing and had snatched up three partial arrowheads and a flint scraper and one fine complete bird point.
    • 1999, Bob Rampani, “Yesterday In Bridgeton, Site #6”, in Central States Archaeological Journal‎[1], volume 46, number 1, pages 9-10:
      Flint chips and flakes were scattered about. Here and there, every so often, one would find a point or blade. Occasionally, a tiny arrow-point (birdpoint) would surface.

Usage notes

Used to hunt larger animals, not birds.

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