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lint

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of lint

a soft airy substance or covering

  • itʼs important to clean the lint out of the dryer every time you use it
Synonyms of lint

down, floss, fluff, fur, fuzz, nap, pile
Words Related to lint

batting

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