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 Loosen the debris in the vent with a dryer vent brush and pull out any lint/debris. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025 Use a handheld vacuum or lint roller to pick up dust, crumbs, hair, and other bits at the bottom or in the corners. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025 Watch this video for 4 different ways to use a lint roller in your home. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025 Most of the time, Parker Chase’s positive reviews come from small details, like lint rollers in the laundry room. Megan Sauer, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lint

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“Lint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lint. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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