Word
clint
Phoneticsclint
/ˈkɫɪnt/
Definition
n. a flat, smooth block of limestone that makes up a natural rock pavement.
n. one of the flat-topped sections of a limestone pavement, formed by the chemical weathering of the rock surface.
Examples
“The hikers climbed the steep clint to reach the summit.”
“She paused at the edge of the clint to check her map before continuing.”
“The ancient path winds along the narrow ledge of the clint, offering a dizzying view of the valley below.”
Examples
simple
“The hikers climbed the steep clint to reach the summit.”
contextual
“She paused at the edge of the clint to check her map before continuing.”
complex
“The ancient path winds along the narrow ledge of the clint, offering a dizzying view of the valley below.”
Usage
Usually used in the plural when describing a landscape feature.
Etymology
Diminutive of Clinton. The Yorkshire place name is from Old Danish klint.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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