lint

Meanings

• Noun

  Small pieces of fiber or thread that cling to fabric or other materials.

  - "After washing her clothes, she picked lint off her sweater."
  - "The lint filter in the dryer needs to be cleaned regularly."

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Variants

List of all variants of lint that leads to same result
lint , lintier , lintiest , lintless , lints , linty

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Etymology

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Old English lenten 'clinging, sticking'

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Trivia

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1. Lint is often used as a metaphor for insignificant or unnecessary details.

2. The term 'lint' is derived from the Old English word 'lenten', meaning 'clinging' or 'sticking'.

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Related Concepts

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1. lint roll: A small handheld device used to remove lint and fuzz from clothing and upholstery.

2. lint trap: A filter used in dryers to collect lint and prevent fires.

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Culture

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Lint is a common household term and has no significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance.

How to Memorize "lint"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine small pieces of fabric or thread clinging to your clothes or other materials.
   - Visualize picking lint off your clothes after washing them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate lint with the feeling of fabric softness after washing.
   - Associate lint with the process of cleaning your clothes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that lint is 'Lint-eral'ly a part of laundry.
   - Think of lint as the 'lint-tle' pieces of fabric that cling to your clothes.

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