linters
nounUK /ˈlɪntəz/
US /ˈlɪntərz/
Tools that check computer code for mistakes and messy parts.
The team ran linters before sharing their code with others.
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2. Machines that clean cotton fibers by removing short bits and seeds.
The old factory used linters to prepare the cotton for spinning.
3. Short fibers left on cotton seeds after the main cotton is removed.
Workers collected the linters and sold them for making paper.
4. People or things that remove small bits of fluff from fabric or surfaces.
The linters in the laundry room keep the clothes free of fuzz.