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flintstone

Flintstone (noun) means a stone or pebble made of flint, a hard rock historically used to strike sparks or shape tools. Example: “Archaeologists found a flintstone arrowhead at the dig site.”

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A stone or pebble made of flint, a hard rock historically used to strike sparks or shape tools.
"Archaeologists found a flintstone arrowhead at the dig site."

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In plain EnglishA stone made of flint, the hard rock once used for tools and firelighting.

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flintstones plural

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Etymology

From Middle English flynt ston, simply combining "flint" and "stone."

Origin: Middle English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “flintstone” mean?

The word “flintstone” means a stone or pebble made of flint, a hard rock historically used to strike sparks or shape tools. In plain terms, a stone made of flint, the hard rock once used for tools and firelighting.

How do you use “flintstone” in a sentence?

Here is “flintstone” used in a sentence: “Archaeologists found a flintstone arrowhead at the dig site.”

What part of speech is “flintstone”?

“Flintstone” is a noun.

Where does the word “flintstone” come from?

The word “flintstone” comes from Middle English. From Middle English flynt ston, simply combining "flint" and "stone.".

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