Retouch/Retoque/Retouche (lithics)
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The retouch of a lithic artifact is a partial modification, by means of limited removals by percussion or pressure, of one or more edges of a lithic flake or blade in order to elaborate or finishing lithic tools.
Orientation of removals
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Direct retouch
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Inverse retouch
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Alternate retouch
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Alternating retouch
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Crossed retouch
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Bifacial retouch
Localization of removals
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Proximal retouch
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Distal retouch
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Left edge retouch
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Central retouch
Distribution of removals
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Continuous retouch
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Discontinuous retouch
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Partial retouch
Delineation of removals
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Rectilinear retouch
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Convex retouch
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Concave retouch
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Irregular retouch
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Notched retouch
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Denticulated retouch
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Saw retouch
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Side-notched tang
Extent of the removals
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Short retouch
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Long retouch
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Invasive retouch
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Covering retouch
Angle of removals
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Abrupt retouch
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Semi-abrupt retouch
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Low angle retouch
Morphology of removals
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Scaled retouch
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Stepped retouch
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Subparallel retouch
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Parallel retouch
Special technics
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Technic of burin blow
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Technic of burin blow
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Technic of burin blow
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Slicer kick
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Clactonian notch
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Fluting