Flint

Pronunciation: /flɪnt/

Definitions of flint

noun a hard gray rock consisting of nearly pure chert, used for making sparks or tools

Example Sentences

A1 He used a flint to start a fire while camping.

A2 The archaeologist found a piece of flint that was used as a tool in ancient times.

B1 Flint is a type of rock that can produce sparks when struck against steel.

B2 The flint arrowheads discovered at the site were evidence of early human habitation.

C1 The flint mines in the region were a valuable source of material for making tools and weapons.

C2 The intricate carvings on the flint artifacts indicated a high level of craftsmanship by the ancient civilization.

Examples of flint in a Sentence

formal Archaeologists discovered flint tools dating back to the Stone Age.

informal I found a piece of flint in the backyard while gardening.

slang Let's start a fire with some flint and steel.

figurative His wit was as sharp as flint, cutting through any argument with ease.

Grammatical Forms of flint

• past tense: flinted
• plural: flints
• comparative: more flint
• superlative: most flint
• present tense: flints
• future tense: will flint
• perfect tense: have flinted
• continuous tense: is flinting
• singular: flint
• positive degree: flint
• infinitive: to flint
• gerund: flinting
• participle: flinted

Origin and Evolution of flint

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'flint' originates from the Old English word 'flint', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'flintaz'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a hard, sedimentary rock used for making tools and starting fires, the word 'flint' has evolved to also represent a type of ignition material in firearms and a metaphor for something sharp or unyielding.