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    Clint
    noun
    a male given name, form of Clinton.
  • clint
    clint
    noun
    a section of a limestone pavement separated from adjacent sections by solution fissures See grike

Clint

American  
[klint] / klɪnt /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Clinton.


clint British  
/ 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

Etymology

Origin of clint

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

Example Sentences

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The island fortress entered American cultural lore after a 1962 escape by three inmates, which became an inspiration for the film "Escape from Alcatraz" starring Clint Eastwood.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

That’s not because he was a right-winger; Clint Eastwood, still as reactionary as ever, retains the respect of his more liberal peers for his consistently high-quality output.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

Clint Patterson says his mother privately confirmed his suspicions that the family’s claim to fame was bogus, but he kept quiet to protect their financial stream.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

“He believed that they were out there, 100%, and he was gonna prove that,” Clint said in a recent interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

I'm not sure I like having Mom act like some tough guy from a Clint Eastwood movie.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements

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