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单词 linty
释义

lint

noun

ˈlint How to pronounce lint (audio)
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
lintless
ˈlint-ləs How to pronounce lint (audio)
adjective
linty
ˈlin-tē How to pronounce lint (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

  • down
  • floss
  • fluff
  • fur
  • fuzz
  • nap
  • pile
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Example Sentences

I always have lint in my pocket. The clothes dryer was clogged with lint.
Recent Examples on the Web Extend the brush as needed and continue until the vents are free of dust and lint. oregonlive, 29 Oct. 2021 Made of a lint-free flannel fabric, this cozy cover also comes in a pizza or waffle print. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 24 Aug. 2022 Make sure to wipe down the surface with a tack cloth or other lint-free fabric that won't leave any fuzzies or threads behind. Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 22 Aug. 2022 Put the cleaning product mixture in a spray bottle (32 ounces or larger) and use a clean, absorbent lint-free rag (soft cotton is ideal) to wipe the glass. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 They're also designed to avoid shedding a ton of lint in the dryer. Brittany Vanderbill, PEOPLE.com, 12 June 2022 Then, use the cloth to wipe lint and debris from the filter housing. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022 Once you're done removing pills from clothing, use a lint roller to pick up all the shaved fuzzballs. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022 Fair warning: Keep a lint roller close, as pet hair tends to cling. Wired, 11 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

lint

noun

ˈlint How to pronounce lint (audio)
1
: loose bits of thread
2
: cotton sense 1

Medical Definition

lint

noun

ˈlint How to pronounce lint (audio)
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

linty

adjective

as in downy

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • downy
  • fluffy
  • fuzzy
  • nappy
  • stubbly
  • stubbled
  • cottony
  • whiskered
  • woolly
  • bewhiskered
  • shaggy
  • silky
  • fleecy
  • hairy
  • bristly
  • brushy
  • mustachioed
  • furry
  • unshorn
  • wooly
  • bearded
  • hirsute
  • furred
  • moustachioed
  • rough

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • bald
  • hairless
  • smooth
  • shorn
  • glabrous
  • shaven
  • furless
  • shaved
  • beardless
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