gunflint

/ˈɡʌnflɪnt/

Definitions

1. noun

a small piece of pyrites or other iron sulfide used to produce sparks by friction for igniting flammable substances

“The explorer used a gunflint to start the fire on the cold mountain night.”

2. verb

to produce sparks by friction using a gunflint

“She learned how to gunflint a fire in her survival course.”

Synonyms

  • ferrocerium
  • pyrites

Antonyms

  • fire extinguisher