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lint

noun

ˈlint

Definition of lint

as in fur

a soft airy substance or covering it's important to clean the lint out of the dryer every time you use it

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Recent Examples of lint How Washing Machine Seals Collect Grime A washing machine door seal is a prime spot for grime to accumulate because the seal’s tight folds trap hair, lint, and other debris. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 Set your iron to its lowest setting—no steam—and place the stained area between two paper towels or lint-free cloths. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 Brush lint, hair and surface debris from coats, wool and structured pieces. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 The subtle aging adds visual depth to the jeans, and can even help hide pet hair or lint, which solid black jeans can be a magnet for. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lint

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The Senate will soon weigh in on the latest Farm Bill, which now seeks to expand market opportunities for mink farmers by undoing a prohibition in federal law on subsidizing the fur trade.

— Nat Lash, ProPublica, 23 Oct. 2026
Universal Standard’s holiday collection features eight styles, spanning tailoring, fluid cupro, vegan leather and faux fur.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

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Hours later, a group of rescuers in hard hats were using poles stripped from trees to poke at the huge pile of rubble.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
There was a basket with lemons, each one tied with red curling ribbon, fish spices stacked, the register with all the keys covered by a silicone hood, and a pile of newspapers next to a pile of wrapping sheets.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

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