linter

noun

lint·​er ˈlin-tər How to pronounce linter (audio)
1
: a machine for removing linters
2
linters plural : the fuzz of short fibers that adheres to cottonseed after ginning

Examples of linter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That’s where CodeLingo sits, combining the generic functionality of linters—tools that analyze code in a particular programming language for errors—and the specificity of code reviews to allow software development teams to scale without sacrificing code quality. IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2019 It's made of durable EVA plastic and features a microsuede linter and water-resistant zipper, plus there's a carabiner for attaching it to a bag. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 15 Dec. 2022 Cupro, for example, is a regenerated cellulose fiber made from cotton linter — the silky fibers that stick to the seeds of the cotton plant after it has been ginned. Rosemary Feitelberg | Wwd, latimes.com, 25 July 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of linter was circa 1889

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“Linter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linter. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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