lint


lint

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

Examples of LINT

  1. I always have lint in my pocket.
  2. The clothes dryer was clogged with lint.

Origin of LINT

Middle English
First Known Use: 14th century

Related to LINT

Synonyms: down, floss, fluff, fur, 1fuzz, nap, pile
Related Words: batting
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