flint
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/flɪnt/
hard stone for sparks
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flint' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'flint,' where it referred to a hard stone used for striking fire.
Historical Evolution
'flint' changed from the Old English word 'flint' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a hard stone used for striking fire,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hard, sedimentary cryptocrystalline form of the mineral quartz, categorized as a variety of chert, used historically to produce sparks for starting fires.
The early humans used flint to start fires.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 03:12