1
a
: a soft fleecy material made from linen usually by scraping
b
: fuzz consisting especially of fine ravelings and short fibers of yarn and fabric
2
: a fibrous coat of thick convoluted hairs borne by cotton seeds that yields the cotton staple
Examples of lint in a Sentence
I always have lint in my pocket.
The clothes dryer was clogged with lint.
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Over time, those holes are clogged up with dirt, pocket lint and makeup.
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Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 15 May 2024
The vacuum easily lifted the coffee grounds without sucking up lint and fibers from the rug.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
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Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 15 May 2024
The vacuum easily lifted the coffee grounds without sucking up lint and fibers from the rug.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Lint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lint. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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lint
noun1
: loose fibers or bits of thread
Medical Definition
lint
noun1
: a soft fleecy material used for poultices and dressings for wounds and made from linen usually by scraping
2
British
: sterile cotton cloth used for dressings
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