ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Linter

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Linter is a noun meaning The short fibres that cling to cottonseeds after the first ginning.

Meaning

The short fibres that cling to cottonseeds after the first ginning.

More Meanings

  1. (countable) A machine for removing these fibres.
  2. A person or device that collects lint for use in making hats etc.
  3. (computing) A program or algorithm that performs linting.

Example Sentences

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Word Forms

Synonyms for linter

Depending on context, synonyms include delinter.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lint, slackener, sliver, sleave, lisle, cotton wool.

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