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flint

Pronunciation: [flɪnt]

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Learn how to use flint in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “materials”

(noun) flint is a hard type of rock that people use to make tools and start fires. It can spark when you hit it, just like how you can make a fire by striking two stones together.

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The archaeologist found ancient arrowheads made of flint in the ground.

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There was no flint available, so we couldn't start a fire.

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What materials can we use to create sparks from flint?

Context: “fire-making”

(noun) flint is sometimes used in the context of starting fires. You can strike it to create sparks that catch fire to something.

Example

He used flint to light the campfire in the evening.

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Without flint, we couldn't light the match for the fire.

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Do you know how to use flint to start a fire?

Context: “historical tools”

(noun) flint was used by early humans to make tools and weapons because it is very sharp when broken. It's like how we use metal scissors today.

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Early humans made their tools from flint which helped them hunt for food.

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They didn't have access to flint, so they struggled to make sharp tools.

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What types of tools were made from flint in ancient times?

How to pronounce flint

Pronunciation: [flɪnt]

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