flint

Meanings

• noun

  A hard, brittle, and often sharp-edged sedimentary rock, composed mainly of silica in the form of quartz or chalcedony, and often rich in small hard particles or crystals of calcite and feldspar. It has been used as a tool material since the Old Stone Age.

  - "The early humans used flint to make tools and weapons."
  - "The archaeologist found flint tools in the excavation site."
  - "The flint knife was used for hunting and cooking."

• noun

  A hard, dense, and brittle mineral, often used as a striking surface in flintlock firearms.

  - "The flint in the musket struck the steel to create a spark."
  - "The flintlock pistol was a popular weapon during the 18th and 19th centuries."

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Pronunciation

1. /flɪnt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flint
mint , pint

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Variants

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flint , flintlike , flints , Austin Flint , Flint , Flintshire , flint corn , flint corns , flint glass , flint glasses , Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

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Etymology

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Old English flēan 'to strike, knock', from Proto-Germanic *flēnan 'to strike'. The name comes from the use of flint as a striking surface in early tools and weapons.

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Trivia

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1. Flint was used as a currency in some ancient civilizations.

2. The hardness of flint makes it resistant to decay, which is why many ancient tools made of flint have survived to this day.

3. Flint is also used in modern times for making sparklers and in some types of ceramics.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stone Age: The period in human history characterized by the use of stone tools. Flint was one of the most commonly used materials during this time.

2. Flintlock: A type of firelock that uses a flint to create a spark, which ignites the gunpowder.

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Culture

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Flint has played a significant role in human history as a tool material during the Old Stone Age. It was used to make tools, weapons, and even projectile points. In the 18th and 19th centuries, flint was also used as a striking surface in flintlock firearms.

How to Memorize "flint"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sharp, hard rock used to make tools and weapons.
   - Visualize a flintlock pistol with a flint striking the steel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate flint with early humans and the Stone Age.
   - Associate flint with firearms and the sound of a gun being fired.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'F' in flint stands for 'Fire' and 'Forging' tools.
   - Think of 'Flintlock' firearms when remembering the word flint.

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