flinting
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈflɪntɪŋ/
KK: /flɪntɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The action of creating a tool from flint, a type of hard rock.
Example
The ancient people were skilled in flinting to make sharp tools.
Conversation
Have you ever tried flinting for fun?
No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting!
It's a cool skill; you can actually make tools from stones.
That would be amazing to learn — I love hands-on activities.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
knapping
chipping
shaping
Antonyms
dulling
blunting
softening
verb
Definition
The action of striking or producing sparks from flint, often used to start a fire.
Example
He was flinting to create a spark for the campfire.
Tense Forms
Past: flinted
Past Participle: flinted
Conversation
Did you see that old fire starter I was using?
Yeah, I thought it was cool how you were flinting to create sparks.
It’s a great skill to have when camping, right?
Root Explanation
Flinting → The word 'flinting' is derived from 'flint' (from Old English *flint*, meaning a hard stone used to produce fire) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). Thus, 'flinting' refers to the action of striking flint to create sparks or fire.
Memory Tip
Think of 'flint' as the hard stone that creates sparks when struck, and remember that 'flinting' is the action of doing just that.
Visually Confused Words
fliting
flitting
flirting
fainting
clinting
lining
fining
fulminating