Scratched stone along mill..Use?Old?New?

[Underwonder]

I found this stone along a mill river in RI. I wondered what the scratch marks might be. Wishing it was old. it probably isn't as the river water would have worn it smoother I imagine. I would welcome thoughts.Thanks.
Kim

 

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[GA_Boy]

It looks like a stone ax maybe.
Marvin