Flint
A hard type of rock that produces sparks when struck against steel, traditionally used for starting fires.
Meaning and origin
Flint derives from the Old English word for a type of sedimentary rock valued historically for making tools and starting fires.
How to pronounce Flint
| English (US) | FLINT /flɪnt/ |
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