flint
(flɪnt )
Word forms: flints
1. uncountable noun
Flint is a very hard greyish-black stone that was used in former times for making tools.
...a flint arrowhead.
...eyes the colour of flint.
2. countable noun
A flint is a small piece of flint which can be struck with a piece of steel to produce sparks.
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