Definition
Definition of flinted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
materialTECH. containing or made of flintTECH.
- The flinted walls of the castle stood strong against the invaders.
2.
geologyTECH. having a surface covered with flintTECH.
- The ancient road was flinted, making it difficult to walk on.
Origin of flinted
Old English, flint (hard stone)
Examples of flinted in a sentence
Archaeologists discovered flinted artifacts at the site. The flinted path was treacherous to navigate. The courtyard was flinted, adding to its rustic charm.
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- French:siliceux, recouvert de silex, ...
- German:aus Feuerstein, feuersteinbedeckt, ...
- Italian:contenente selce, ricoperto di selce, ...
- Spanish:hecho de pedernal, cubierto de pedernal, ...
- Portuguese:de sílex, coberto de sílex, ...
- Chinese:燧石的, 覆有燧石的, ...
- Japanese:火打石を含む, 火打石で覆われた, ...
- Arabic:مَصْنُوع مِن الصَّوَّان, مُغَطّى بِالصَّوّان, ...
- Hebrew:צוּרִי, מְכֻסֶּה בַּצּוּר, ...
- Russian:содержащий кремень, покрытый кремнем, ...
- Ukrainian:крем'яний, покритий кременем, ...
- Hindi:चकमक पत्थर से बना, चकमक पत्थर से ढका हुआ, ...
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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