toolmaking
noun
tool·mak·ing
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Regardless of species, the toolmaking behavior is learned: Young monkeys spend years mastering the technique, and not all troops partake. — Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, "A Primer to Our Planet of Monkeys," 12 June 2019 Somehow, African and Indian hominins were developing the same toolmaking skills at roughly the same time. — Annalee Newitz, Ars Technica, "Ancient tools found in India undermine the âout of Africaâ hypothesis," 31 Jan. 2018 Many mental abilities once regarded as uniquely human â toolmaking, problem-solving, sophisticated communication, self-awareness â turn out to be far more widespread among animals than previously thought. — Ferris Jabr, New York Times, "To Unlock the Brainâs Mysteries, PurĂ©e It," 14 Dec. 2017 These birds are renowned for their incredible problem-solving abilities and for their capacity to make and use complex tools, which rivals the big primate toolmaking skills. — National Geographic, "Here's Why 'Birdbrain' Should Be a Compliment," 15 May 2016 Until then, it was assumed that toolmaking was exclusive to man. — Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, "Documentary brings Goodallâs story to vivid life in âJaneâ," 21 Oct. 2017 Some scientists think these styles of toolmaking are passed down through each generation, which is a good definition of culture. — National Geographic, "Here's Why 'Birdbrain' Should Be a Compliment," 15 May 2016 Some scientists think these styles of toolmaking are passed down through each generation, which is a good definition of culture. — National Geographic, "Here's Why 'Birdbrain' Should Be a Compliment," 15 May 2016 These birds are renowned for their incredible problem-solving abilities and for their capacity to make and use complex tools, which rivals the big primate toolmaking skills. — National Geographic, "Here's Why 'Birdbrain' Should Be a Compliment," 15 May 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'toolmaking.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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