lint
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7.5
- noun
- /lɪnt/
- Specialized
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- The first aid kit contained bandages and lint for treating minor injuries effectively.
Examples
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So indeed, genius doctors applied lint, boric acid or glycerin.
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After cleaning the cut, he used a fresh piece of lint to protect the area until it healed.
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Afterwards, when it has to be checked, dry lint must be applied until the scar is induced.
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I see a sock, a candy wrapper, a Life Saver covered in lint.
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And the killer, well, he thought he'd cleaned up all the evidence but some of the victim's blood got on his shirt and, yeah, sure, he washed it, but some of the dried-up blood got caught in the lint trap, so...
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The nurse gently applied a piece of lint to the patient's wound to help absorb the moisture.
Synonyms
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3.6
A thin, light cloth with a loose weave used to cover wounds
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2.8
A piece of clean cloth placed over a wound to protect it
A thin cotton fabric with a smooth surface that is slightly stiff, used for clothes and bandages
A clean piece of cloth or pad placed over a wound to protect it
Soft cotton that soaks up liquids for medical or personal care use
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lint for a wound dressing comes from the same old word for linen ('flax' cloth). People used soft linen to clean and cover cuts, so lint became the name for the soft material used on wounds.