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- pronunciation:
- flInt
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a very hard form of quartz that gives off sparks when it is struck by steel.
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| definition 2: |
a piece of this stone, esp. as used in guns or fire-starting.
I got sparks going by striking the flint with a blow from the back of my knife. |
| definition 3: |
a piece of an alloy that sparks like flint, esp. as used in cigarette lighters.
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