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Petroglyph

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

n. A carving or line drawing on rock, especially one made by prehistoric people.

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n. A rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

n. A carving on or in stone; a rock-carving.

WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

n. a carving or line drawing on rock (especially one made by prehistoric people)

Word Usage

"About five hectares have been cleared in the zone covered of lush vegetation finding evidences as the petroglyph, which is a stone with engravings and geometric designs that inhabitants denominate the mysterious stone of La Palma."

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carving cutting