강철과 부딪힐 때 불꽃을 일으키는 매우 단단한 회색빛의 퇴적암 또는 라이터 등에서 불을 붙이는 데 쓰이는 작은 돌.
A very hard, greyish-black sedimentary rock that produces sparks when struck against steel, often used for making fire or as a component in lighters.
예문:
"The survivalist showed the students how to start a campfire using only a piece of flint and a steel blade."
"I need to replace the flint in my lighter because it no longer creates a spark."
성격이나 태도가 매우 단단하고 차가우며, 자비심이나 감정이 없는 상태 또는 그러한 사람.
A quality of being extremely hard, unyielding, or showing a lack of emotion and mercy in one's character.
예문:
"The businessman had a heart of flint and showed no sympathy for his struggling competitors."
"His eyes turned to flint when he realized he had been betrayed by his closest friend."