flint
/flɪnt; flɪnt/ n
1 [U] very hard grey stone that can produce sparks when struck against steel 燧石; 火石
This layer of rock contains a lot of flint. 这一岩层中有大量燧石.
[attrib 作定语]
flint axes 燧石斧
(fig 比喻) He has a heart like flint, ie He is unfeeling and stubborn. 他铁石心肠.
2 [C] piece of this or of hard alloy used to produce sparks, eg in a cigarette lighter 打火石.