linter
linter · linters
The short fibres that cling to cottonseeds after the first ginningThe short fibres that cling to cottonseeds after the first ginning.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)The short fibres that cling to cottonseeds after the first ginning.
(countable)A machine for removing these fibres.
(countable, uncountable)A person or device that collects lint for use in making hats etc.
A program or algorithm that performs linting.
Origin
From lint + -er.From lint + -er.
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Forms
plural: lintersSynonyms
1 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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