flint
Translation
flint
Examples
They used flint to make sparks for a fire.
They used flint to make sparks for a fire.
The arrowhead was made of flint.
The arrowhead was made of flint.
Grammar Patterns
flint a very hard gray stone They used flint to make sparks for a fire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chert
Etymology
From Old English 'flint', a common word in Germanic languages for this type of hard stone.
Memory Tips
Think of 'The Flintstones' cartoon characters using 'flint' to make fire.