lint
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noun \ˈlint\Definition of LINT
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
— lint·less \-ləs\ adjective
— linty \ˈlin-tē\ adjective
See Examples of LINT
- I always have lint in my pocket.
- The clothes dryer was clogged with lint.
Origin of LINT
Middle English
First Known Use: 14th century
lint
noun \ˈlint\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of LINT
1
: 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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