Synonyms for

Flint

Verb / flɪnt / Another word for flint — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a hard gray rock that produces a spark when struck by steel

Synonyms & similar words

obdurate flintriver flinty flint stony granitic chert quartz firestone sparkstone strike-a-light igniter steel ferrocerium pyrite marcasite brownstone hornstone jasper agate amethyst crystal geode

Synonyms by register

Formal

chert silica quartzite

Informal

lighter sparker

Literary

firestone spark stone

Antonyms

plastic tinder dampener extinguisher wet wood wet match

Common collocations

  • strike flint
  • flint and steel
  • hard flint
  • sharp flint
  • flint knapping
  • flint axe
  • flint arrowhead

Word family

noun flint
adjective flinty

Usage note

Flint is a hard, sedimentary rock. It is most commonly associated with its use in creating sparks for fire, often with steel. The adjective 'flinty' can describe something hard, unyielding, or like flint in texture.

Example sentences

  1. I found a flint rock in the river and used it to start a campfire.
  2. I struck the flint with a piece of steel and it created a spark.
  3. The cavemen used flint to make tools and weapons.
  4. The flint on my lighter ran out, so I need to buy a new one.
  5. Flint is a great natural fire starter.

Quotes

  • The flint will not spark without steel.
  • Flint is my favorite natural fire starter.
  • The cavemen used flint to survive in the wilderness.

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