Antonyms for lint

Grammar : Noun

Spell : lint

Phonetic Transcription : lɪnt

Definition of lint

Origin : late 14c., "flax prepared for spinning," also "refuse of flax used as kindling," somehow from the source of Old English lin "flax" (see linen), perhaps from or by influence of Middle French linette "grain of flax," diminutive of lin "flax," from Latin linum "flax, linen;" Klein suggests from Latin linteum "linen cloth," neuter of adjective linteus. Later "flax refuse used as tinder or for dressing wounds" (c.1400). Still used for "flax" in Scotland in Burns' time. Applied in American English to stray cotton fluff.

As in thread : noun fiber
As in dust : noun tiny particles in the air
As in fluff : noun down
As in fur : noun hair on animals
As in fuzz : noun fluff

Example sentences :

He had brought an instrument case, some linen bands and some lint.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

A cloth should never be used, for it leaves some lint behind; but take off the dust with a painter's brush, or a pair of bellows.
Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

“There is the lint,” said aunt Mary, and she gave Clara a bag to put it in.
Extract from : « Our Young Folks at Home and Abroad » by Various

It's the lint, the sticking-plaster and the bandages, and the turn-an'-twist.'
Extract from : « Jack Hinton » by Charles James Lever

He also describes a machine for separating the seed from the fibre or lint.
Extract from : « The Story of the Cotton Plant » by Frederick Wilkinson

Lint is the name given to the cotton which remains when separated from the seeds.
Extract from : « The Story of the Cotton Plant » by Frederick Wilkinson

A very small proportion by weight of the plant is taken by the lint.
Extract from : « The Story of the Cotton Plant » by Frederick Wilkinson

It is more hardy, and yields a greater proportion of lint to the seed.
Extract from : « The Story of the Cotton Plant » by Frederick Wilkinson

"I really don't see how I can be of any help," Anders said, brushing a bit of lint from his jacket.
Extract from : « Warm » by Robert Sheckley

She'd come on pass from Pindi, an' the Colonel's lady had lint her the tattoo.
Extract from : « Soldiers Three, Part II. » by Rudyard Kipling

Synonyms for lint

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