Clint

[ klint ]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Clinton.

clint

/ klɪnt /

noun

1. See grike
   a section of a limestone pavement separated from adjacent sections by solution fissures See grike
2. any small surface exposure of hard or flinty rock, as on a hillside or in a stream bed

Word History and Origins

Origin of Clint¹

C12: from Danish and Swedish klint, from Old Swedish klinter, related to Icelandic klettr rock

Example Sentences

Others must make do with simple flat sketches, purchased off the shelf—the “Brandy” and “Clint” packages.

From MIT Technology Review

Michael Bloomberg, Lloyd Blankfein, Jamie Dimon—with a little Clint Eastwood on the side.

From The Daily Beast

Clint (Eastwood) sets the bar high: he's still cranking out movies and interested.

From The Daily Beast

Harrison Ford, Clint Eastwood and Paul Newman were all considered for the role that went to Morgan Freeman.

From The Daily Beast

For every Clint Dempsey willing to play with a broken nose, there seem to be a dozen floppers a la Cristiano Ronaldo.

From The Daily Beast

One thing Clint Eastwood is not, however, is a great director.

From The Daily Beast

He wore a breech-clint of woven grasses, and looked expectantly at Parr.

From Project Gutenberg

"Been moseying around over there in the woods," he continued when Clint had murmured agreement.

From Project Gutenberg

Clint, already a little embarrassed by the other's friendliness, removed his gaze hurriedly.

From Project Gutenberg

It was evident to Clint that his room-mate was a popular chap, for everyone seemed thoroughly glad to see him.

From Project Gutenberg

But the knocking wasn't heard inside and, after a moment, Amy turned the knob and walked in, followed by Clint.

From Project Gutenberg