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lint

 

[ lɪnt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

cleaning

Lint is a small piece of fluff or fuzzy material that accumulates on clothes, especially after washing and drying.

Synonyms

dust, fibers, fluff

Examples of usage

  • Be sure to clean out the lint trap in the dryer after each use.
  • She used a lint roller to remove the lint from her jacket.
  • The lint on his sweater made it look old and worn.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

In the medical field, lint refers to a soft, absorbent material used for dressing wounds.

Synonyms

dressing, gauze, padding

Examples of usage

  • The nurse applied some lint to the wound before bandaging it.
  • The doctor used lint to clean the area before applying the bandage.
Context #3 | Verb

coding

In coding, to lint means to analyze code for potential errors or bugs.

Synonyms

analyze, check, scan

Examples of usage

  • I need to lint this code before submitting it for review.
  • The developer lints the code to ensure it meets coding standards.

Translations

Translations of the word "lint" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fiapo

🇮🇳 लिंट

🇩🇪 Fussel

🇮🇩 serat

🇺🇦 пух

🇵🇱 kłaczek

🇯🇵 綿ぼこり (わたぼこり)

🇫🇷 peluche

🇪🇸 pelusa

🇹🇷 tüy

🇰🇷 보풀

🇸🇦 وبر

🇨🇿 chomáč

🇸🇰 chomáč

🇨🇳 绒毛 (róngmáo)

🇸🇮 vlakno

🇮🇸 lús

🇰🇿 пух

🇬🇪 ბუსუსი

🇦🇿 tük

🇲🇽 pelusa

Word origin

The word 'lint' has its origins in Middle English, where it meant 'fluff' or 'a soft material used for dressing wounds'. It can be traced back to the Old English word 'lynet', which referred to 'flax'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the small fibers that accumulate on clothing. The medical use of lint for dressing wounds dates back to the 16th century when it was commonly used in medical practice. In modern times, lint is also used in coding jargon to refer to analyzing code for errors.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,982, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.