Definition
Definition of Flint - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
us cityUS city in Michigan USAUS
- Flint is known for its role in the automotive industry.
2.
Welsh townUK town in Wales by the River DeeUK
- Flint in Wales is near the Dee estuary.
3.
Georgia riverUS river in Georgia flowing to the Apalachicola RiverUS
- The Flint River is vital for Georgia's water supply.
4.
geographyRare US unincorporated community in TexasRare US
- Flint, Texas, is a small unincorporated area.
Origin of Flint
Old English, flint (hard stone)
Terms with Flint included in their meaning
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history
small container with flint, steel, and tinder
firearms
gunlock using steel wheel and flint
stone age
prehistoric flint tool with a small edge
historical firearm
early type of gun ignited by a flint striking mechanism
fire-making tool
steel used for striking sparks from flint
flint shaping
shape flint by breaking off flakes
archaeology
related to Paleolithic flint tools from Le Moustier
geology
flint or similar material for sparking
ignite
create a flame using a match or flint
geology
low-grade flint-like iron ore with 20-30% iron
like flint
resembling flint in appearance or hardness
historic shooting
early firearm using flint to ignite gunpowder
trigger system
lock mechanism using flint to create a spark
material
containing or made of flint
geology
having a surface covered with flint
geology
type of sedimentary rock consisting of flint
construction
pebbles of flint used in masonry construction
weaponry
piece of flint in a flintlock weapon
Examples of Flint in a sentence
The water crisis in Flint drew national attention. Flint has a rich history dating back centuries. The castle in Flint is a popular tourist attraction. The Flint is prone to seasonal flooding. Fishing is popular along the Flint River. Many residents of Flint, Texas, commute to nearby cities.
Flint, Texas, hosts an annual community fair.
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- French:Flint, rivière Flint, ...
- German:Flint, Flint River, ...
- Italian:Flint, fiume Flint, ...
- Spanish:Flint, río Flint, ...
- Portuguese:Flint, Rio Flint, ...
- Chinese:弗林特, 弗林特河, ...
- Japanese:フリント, フリント川, ...
- Arabic:فْلِينْت, مدينة فلينت, ...
- Hebrew:פְּלִינְט, ...
- Russian:Флинт, Река Флинт, ...
- Ukrainian:Флінт, річка Флінт, ...
- Hindi:फ्लिंट, फ्लिंट नदी, ...
Definition of flint - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geologyhard stone used to make tools
- Early humans used flint to make tools.
2.
figurativesomething very hard or unyielding
- His determination was as solid as flint..
3.
lightercylindrical piece in cigarette lighters
- The lighter needs a new flint.
4.
agricultureTECH. US type of corn with hard outer hullTECH. US
- Flint corn is used for decoration.
Adjective
1.
materialmade from or like a very hard, spark-producing rock
- The flint tools were essential for their survival.
2.
psychologyemotionally hard and unyielding
- Her flint demeanor made negotiations difficult.
Verb
1.
decorateDated attach small hard stones to a surface for rustic decorationDated
- They flint the walls for a rustic look.
2.
toolsDated fit with a spark-producing stone for starting firesDated
- The craftsman flinted the tool for better performance.
Images of flint
hard stone used to make tools 
type of corn with hard outer hull
Expressions with flint
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extremely hard and difficult to break or cut
The workers chipped at the flint-hard rock.
hard white stone used for making tools
Early humans used white flint for making tools.
maize with colorful, hard kernels
Flint corn is often used in harvest decorations.
heavy glass with lead and potassium silicates
Flint glass is used to make fine crystal vases.
optical glass with high dispersion and refractive index
The telescope uses optical flint for clearer images.
person who is very unfeeling
Despite her pleas, he remained unmoved, showing a heart of flint.
Origin of flint
Old English, flint (hard stone)
Examples of flint in a sentence
Flint was essential for starting fires in prehistoric times. Her resolve was like flint. His will was unyielding as flint. He replaced the flint after the lighter stopped sparking. Keep a spare flint in your camping kit. Farmers often grow flint for its resilience.
Flint is popular in crafting traditional cornmeal. The flint walls of the castle stood the test of time. She admired the flint sculptures in the museum. His flint attitude alienated his colleagues. The flint response to criticism was unexpected. They decided to flint the garden path for added texture. The artist flinted the sculpture to enhance its appearance. He flinted the knife to ensure it sparked properly. They flinted the edges to make the tool more effective.
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- French:silex, en silex, ...
- German:Feuerstein, aus Feuerstein, ...
- Italian:selce, di pietra focaia, ...
- Spanish:sílex, de sílex, ...
- Portuguese:sílex, de sílex, ...
- Chinese:燧石, 燧石制的, ...
- Japanese:フリント, 火打石の, ...
- Arabic:صوان, صَوَّانِي, ...
- Hebrew:צוּר, כְּמוֹ צּוּר, ...
- Russian:кремень, кремнёвый, ...
- Ukrainian:кремінь, крем'яний, ...
- Hindi:चकमक पत्थर, चकमक का, ...
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