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 Items that shed lint should also be washed separately from corduroy or other fabrics that attract lint, the website advises. Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 As for my thoughts on Buffalo in the playoffs, that answer awaits along with the lint and crumbs in the bottom of The Satchel. Scoop City Newsletter Free, daily NFL updates direct to your inbox. Tim Graham, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024 This roller is eco-friendly and doesn’t require refills, unlike traditional lint rollers. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2024 Simply attach it to your vacuum, set the suction power and then suck up the dust lint from your dryer vent or dryer hose. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Nov. 2024 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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