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.