Flint Meaning in English
word
/ˈfɫɪnt/
flint
/flˈɪnt/
flint
释义
A hard gray stone that produces sparks when struck against steel, often used to start fires in the past or in survival situations.
用法与细微差别
Mainly used in historical, survival, or geological contexts. Common phrases: 'a heart of flint' (emotionless). Not to be confused with 'flint' as a city name.
Spanish: pedernalPortuguese (BR): pederneiraPortuguese (PT): pederneiraChinese (Simplified): 燧石Chinese (Traditional): 燧石Hindi: चकमक पत्थरArabic: الصَّوَّانBengali: চকমকRussian: кременьJapanese: 火打石Vietnamese: đá lửaKorean: 부싯돌Turkish: çakmaktaşıUrdu: چقماق پتھرIndonesian: batu api
例句
Ancient people used flint to make fire.
basic
A flint spark can help start a campfire.
basic
We found a piece of flint near the river.
basic
He struck the flint and steel until a spark appeared.
natural
Carrying a piece of flint is useful when hiking in the wild.
natural
She has a heart of flint—she never forgives anyone.
natural