Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flint
Noun
/flɪnt/
Definition
Flint is a hard, sedimentary cryptocrystalline form of silica (SiO2).
Examples
- He struck the flint against steel to create a fire.
- Archaeologists found tools made from flint in the ancient campsite.
- The flint rock was used by early humans for hunting and protection.
Meaning
Flint is a type of stone that can be used to create sparks and has historically been used to make tools and start fires.
Synonyms
- Chert
- Quartz
- Stone
