Word Finder - lint

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A fine material made by scraping cotton or linen cloth; used for dressing wounds.

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Clinging fuzzy fluff that clings to fabric or accumulates in one's pockets or navel etc.

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The fibrous coat of thick hairs covering the seeds of the cotton plant.

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Raw cotton ready for baling.

The separation of lint from seed is accomplished in various ways.

At no very remote date it was the practice in Scotland for every small farmer and cotter not only to grow " lint " or flax in small patches, but to have it retted, scutched, cleaned, spun, woven, bleached and finished entirely within the limits of his own premises, and all by members or dependents of the family.

In the Macarthy roller gin, the lint, drawn by a roller covered with leather (preferably walrus hide), is drawn between a metal plate called the " doctor " (fixed tangentially to the roller and very close to it) and a blade called the " beater " or knife, which rapidly moves up and down immediately behind, and parallel to, the fixed plate.

I dashed over, retrieving it from accumulated fuzz balls of dryer lint and used softener sheets.

He pulled out the engagement ring, along with a wad of lint.

In the cotton belt of the United States it would be possible to put a still greater acreage under this crop, but the tendency is rather towards what is known as " diversified " or mixed farming than to making cotton the sole important crop. Cotton, however, is in increasing demand, and the problem for the American cotton planter is to obtain a better yield of cotton from the same area, - by " better yield " meaning an increase not only in quantity but also in quality of lint.

Cloth Application using a lint free, clean cloth is a much favored method.

But, the material used in the case makes it attract lint and dust like a magnet.

Take a cotton bud or a clean lint free cloth.

A good lens care kit will always include soft lint free cloth, dust free tissues, cleaning fluid and a blower brush.

Finally, a short blast of canned air to remove any vestiges of cotton lint from the swabs.

It is named after the program lint which carries out a similar process for C programs.

Check out the online manual pages (man lint) for complete details of lint.

Gently tipping the opened eyepiece onto a lint free cloth will remove the reticle.

The lint is held by the roughness of the roller, and the blade of the knife or beater readily detaches the seed from the lint; the seed falls through a grid, while the lint passes over the roller to the other side of the machine.

I'd say that more likely than her chasing ghosts, she is probably trying to play with the family, her brother and things you might not notice such as dust mites or a piece of lint.

Pilling is the formation of small round balls of fabric lint raised above the surface of the fabric itself.

If you want to remove most of the excess fluid, you can wrap the tofu in an absorbent towel (not terry cloth to avoid lint) and set a heavy book on it for about ten minutes.

Some manufacturers do warn that towels may show lint after the first few washings, but this will decrease over time and with repeated laundering.

Manufacturers also recommend keeping the dryer lint trap clean, for both safety reasons and to protect the texture of your towels.

Microfiber cloths are designed to pick up dirt and allergens and are not only durable but also lint free.

A regular polish with a fine lint free cloth will keep the silver looking great.

Often, a wipe with a lint free cloth is all that is required to keep the gemstone clean and in good condition.

Almost any plant material, as well as things like eggshells and dryer lint, can be composted.

In addition to being strong, linen is smooth and usually stays free of lint.

You can use a lint brush or a duster to clean those.

Unlike the soft finish of silicone, hard plastic is less likely to attract lint and dust.

An additional useful feature that some models have is a lint catcher.

If you choose a shaver that includes a lint catcher, be sure to dump the reservoir after each use so that it does not become overly full or clogged.

Dust, lint, and debris can gather around the base of purifying devices as well.

Dust, lint, and debris can gather around the base of purifying devices.

A quick wipe with a clean and lint free cloth will help to keep them looking their best.

Earrings should be cleaned in line with the manufacturers instructions, although generally all that is required is a gentle rub with a lint free cloth.

A gentle rub with a lint and acid free cloth will help to keep the surface clean from dust and grease which can attract dirt.

A regular clean with a soft, lint free cloth will help to keep the surface of the diamond clean and free from grease and grime.

Wrapping the ring in a lint free cloth or acid free tissue paper will help to keep it clean.

Accessories for the computer, such as free animated screensavers, mousepads, screencleaners, lint cloths, and even children's gaming CD-ROMs are available at no cost, if you know where to look.

If the cuckoo clock pendant is not to be worn for a while then wrap it in acid free tissue paper or lint free cloth.

People that need their blackboards right away and don't have time to wait should dry them using microfiber cloths to prevent lint deposits.

If you are in a hurry and cannot wait for your blackboard to air dry completely, dry it using a lint free microfiber cloth.

Dip crumpled newspaper (not paper towels that will leave lint marks) into more vinegar solution and use them to wipe down the window.

Sometimes all it takes is the right tools to get the window cleaning job done easier, faster, and perfectly streak and lint free.

Do not use a cotton kitchen towel or even paper towels; these both leave lint behind.

The best drying towel is a lint free microfiber cloth, newspaper, or coffee filters.

Before you start, make sure your glass is dirt and lint free.

Brush your robe with a lint remover afterwards to keep it looking new.

Claudette brushed some lint from the bodice of her dress.

Bamia, yielding a brown lint, very similar.

It consists essentially of two rollers either both of wood, or one of wood and one of iron, geared to revolve in contact in opposite directions; the seed cotton is fed to the rollers, the lint is drawn through, and the seed being unable to pass between the rollers is rejected.

A hand Macarthy roller gin worked by two men will clean about 4 to 6 lb of lint per hour.