Flint River (Noun)
Meaning
A river in western Georgia that flows generally south to join the Chattahoochee River at the Florida border where they form the Apalachicola River.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Flint River originates in the Piedmont region of northern Georgia and flows southwest through the state before joining the Chattahoochee River.
- The Flint River flows through several major cities in Georgia, including Albany and Bainbridge, before emptying into the Apalachicola River.
- The Flint River is approximately 344 miles long and is one of the longest undammed rivers in the United States.
- The Flint River is known for its diverse aquatic life, including sturgeon, catfish, and alligator gar.
- The confluence of the Flint and Chattahoochee rivers forms the Apalachicola River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico.