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lint in German

lint in German is Fussel, Fluse, Scharpie — lint means small bits of soft fluff that collect on clothing or in pockets.

lint in German

Fussel
noun
Clinging fuzzy fluff that clings to fabric or accumulates in one's pockets or navel etc.
Fluse
noun
Clinging fuzzy fluff that clings to fabric or accumulates in one's pockets or navel etc.
Scharpie
noun
A fine material made by scraping cotton or linen cloth; used for dressing wounds.
Verbandmull
noun
A fine material made by scraping cotton or linen cloth; used for dressing wounds.
Flaum
noun
The fibrous coat of thick hairs covering the seeds of the cotton plant.

What does "lint" mean?

  1. noun Small bits of soft fluff that collect on clothing or in pockets.
    "He picked the lint off his sweater before the interview."
  2. verb To automatically scan source code for errors or style problems.
    "Run the linter before you commit the code."
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lint in a sentence

  • He picked the lint off his sweater before the interview.
  • Run the linter before you commit the code.

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What is "lint" in German?

"lint" in German is Fussel, Fluse, Scharpie. lint means: Small bits of soft fluff that collect on clothing or in pockets.

How do you use "lint" in a sentence?

Example: "He picked the lint off his sweater before the interview." In German, "lint" is Fussel, Fluse, Scharpie.

Are there other ways to say "lint" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "lint": Fussel, Fluse, Scharpie, Verbandmull, Flaum.

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