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Clint

[ klint ]

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Clinton.


clint

/ klɪnt /

noun

  1. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Clint1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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