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View definitions for lint

lint

noun as in dust

noun as in fluff

Strongest match

noun as in fur

noun as in fuzz

noun as in thread

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Example Sentences

Microplastics encompass numerous chemical compounds, come in all shapes, and range in size from visible bits of lint to the nano-scale.

That kind of pipe should not have any screws because lint builds up on the screws, and that can cause lots of problems.

Washing and drying laundry removes little bits of lint and dye from fabrics.

Animals exposed to plastic-tainted dryer lint had broken DNA.

Most research on environmental risks from the release of laundry lint has focused on plastic fibers.

Meanwhile, the group claims, Somers acted dismissive and at one point in the meeting picked lint off his jacket.

Mostly lint, but sometimes an opening for a book floats to the surface.

Makeup is reapplied, lint rollers are re-rolled, and string is cut from the inside of a sock.

Fergan accepted Simonne's offer and sat down upon a bench, while the young woman looked for the lint in her pockets.

Quin asked, brushing a speck of lint from the toe of his shining shoe.

It is painful but thorough; it is spread on lint and renewed daily.

There, get me a bit of lint,” he continued, “and you shall see how easily and well I will do this.

I sent Frank some lint the other day, and a bundle of it for Mr. Halsey is by me.

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On this page you'll find 77 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to lint, such as: dirt, earth, grime, powder, sand, and soil.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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