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- [guhn-flint]
- /ˈgʌnˌflɪnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [guhn-flint]
- /ˈgʌnˌflɪnt/
Definitions of gunflint word
- noun gunflint the flint in a flintlock. 1
- noun gunflint A small piece of flint that is used to ignite the gunpowder in a flintlock gun. 1
- noun gunflint a piece of flint in a flintlock's hammer used to strike the spark that ignites the charge 0
- noun gunflint a piece of flint in the hammer of a flintlock, for striking a spark to set off the charge 0
- noun gunflint The piece of flint or other suitable natural stone that is used in a flintlock weapon to generate a spark. 0
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Origin of gunflint
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1725-35; gun1 + flint
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Parts of speech for Gunflint
noun
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preposition
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gunflint popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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