Clint

[ klint ]

noun

a male given name, form of Clinton.

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How to use Clint in a sentence

Others must make do with simple flat sketches, purchased off the shelf—the “Brandy” and “Clint” packages.
The metaverse is a new word for an old idea | Genevieve Bell | February 8, 2022 | MIT Technology Review
Michael Bloomberg, Lloyd Blankfein, Jamie Dimon—with a little Clint Eastwood on the side.
Inside New York’s Most Powerful Diner | Tom Teodorczuk | October 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Clint (Eastwood) sets the bar high: he's still cranking out movies and interested.
Clooney: A Constant Charmer at the Altar | Tim Teeman | September 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Harrison Ford, Clint Eastwood and Paul Newman were all considered for the role that went to Morgan Freeman.
20 Things You Didn’t Know About 'The Shawshank Redemption' | Bill Schulz | August 27, 2014 | 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.
What Hillary Clinton Can Learn From Portugal, Costa Rica, and England in the World Cup | Nathan Daschle | July 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

One thing Clint Eastwood is not, however, is a great director.
‘Jersey Boys’ Proves Clint Eastwood is Hollywood’s Most Overrated Director | Andrew Romano | June 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
He wore a breech-Clint of woven grasses, and looked expectantly at Parr.
The Devil's Asteroid | Manly Wade Wellman
"Been moseying around over there in the woods," he continued when Clint had murmured agreement.
Left Tackle Thayer | Ralph Henry Barbour
Clint, already a little embarrassed by the other's friendliness, removed his gaze hurriedly.
Left Tackle Thayer | Ralph Henry Barbour
It was evident to Clint that his room-mate was a popular chap, for everyone seemed thoroughly glad to see him.
Left Tackle Thayer | Ralph Henry Barbour
But the knocking wasn't heard inside and, after a moment, Amy turned the knob and walked in, followed by Clint.
Left Tackle Thayer | Ralph Henry Barbour

British Dictionary definitions for clint

clint

/ (klɪnt) /

nounphysical geography

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

Origin of clint

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

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