flint

[US]/flɪnt/
[UK]/flɪnt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a type of hard, sedimentary rock that can produce sparks when struck against steel or another hard material, often used in fire-starting tools like lighters.

Phrases & Collocations

flint and steel

Example Sentences

He struck the flint to start a fire.

Flint is commonly used in making tools.

The archaeologist found flint tools in the ancient ruins.

The flint sparked when it struck against the steel.

Hunters in the past used flint to create weapons.

Flint and steel were used to start fires before matches were invented.

The flintlock rifle was a popular weapon in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Flint can be found naturally in certain types of rock formations.

The flint arrowheads were skillfully crafted by ancient civilizations.

She collected flint specimens to add to her mineral collection.

Real-world Examples

He retreated out of arm's length, and picked up a large flint.

Source: Wuthering Heights (abridged version)

Finally, we strike the flint while turning up the gas of the Bunsen burner.

Source: Young Sheldon - Season 2

After his friends all went back, he hit the flint twice.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

He tried to make sparks with the flint.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

It is the flint from my grandmother, so I want to get it.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

The area was rich in flint for making weapons and in animals to hunt.

Source: Wild New World: Ice Age Oasis

They were master of flintknappers meticulously chipping and sharpening pieces of flint to make spears and cutting tools.

Source: Mammoth's Journey to the City - Wild New World

Rub a steel file with a flint in a dark room, and notice what pretty sparks you get.

Source: British Students' Science Reader

Suddenly, the flint came up in his mind.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

Fortunately, however, ancient men made tools of stone, especially flint, because this is easier to shape than other kinds.

Source: New Concept English. American Version. Book Four (Translation)

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