gunflint
(noun) the piece of flint that provides the igniting spark in a flintlock weapon
Source: WordNet® 3.1
gunflint (plural gunflints)
The piece of flint or other suitable natural stone that is used in a flintlock weapon to generate a spark
Source: Wiktionary
Gun"flint`, n.
Definition: A sharpened flint for the lock of a gun, to ignite the charge. It was in common use before the introduction of percussion caps.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
11 January 2025
(noun) low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
