Clint
noun
a male given name, form of Clinton.
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Clint
American
[klint]
/ klɪnt /
noun
clint
British
/ klɪnt /
noun
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a section of a limestone pavement separated from adjacent sections by solution fissures See grike
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any small surface exposure of hard or flinty rock, as on a hillside or in a stream bed
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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Clint Carter was enjoying the sunshine and gentle rocking of the boat when a 30-pound fish leapt out of the Louisiana water and smashed into his chest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
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
Insider info: Director Clint Bentley is nominated for co-writing the adapted screenplay alongside Greg Kwedar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
If it’s a young cowboy like Clint Eastwood, everyone cheers.
From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai
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