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Description:

Lint refers to small fibers and particles that accumulate on surfaces, particularly on clothing and fabrics. It is often composed of loose threads, fibers, and fluff that shed from textiles. Lint can also refer to the process of removing these fibers using various methods. Additionally, in computer programming, lint is a tool used to analyze and flag potential errors or stylistic issues in source code.

Examples:

Noun (Textile):

• The black sweater was covered in white lint after being washed with a towel.
• She used a lint roller to remove all the lint from her coat before leaving the house.
• Lint can accumulate in the corners of pockets and seams.

Verb (Textile):

• Make sure to lint your favorite wool sweater to keep it looking fresh and clean.
• I carefully linted all my clothes before packing them for the trip.

Noun (Computing):

• The programmer ran the code through a lint tool to eliminate any potential errors.
• The lint warned about the unused variable in the code.

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