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wedge writing

wedge writing is the alternative form of wedge-writing.

Meaning of wedge-writing

Noun

wedge-writing (plural wedge-writings)

  1. A form of writing predominantly featuring the use of wedge-shaped characters; cuneiform.
    • The script in which the Assyrian texts are written is called cuneiform or wedge-writing because of its constituent elements: the horizontal, vertical and oblique wedge.1885, Johns Hopkins University Circulars - Volumes 4-8

Questions about wedge writing

What is wedge writing the alternative form of?
Wedge writing is the alternative form of wedge-writing.

Words near wedge writing in the dictionary

  1. wedge tomb
  2. wedge tombs
  3. wedge tornado
  4. wedge tornadoes
  5. wedge up
  6. wedge writing
  7. wedge-and-dash
  8. wedge-feeder
  9. wedge-like
  10. wedge-shaped
  11. wedge-tailed eagle

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