linter

noun — 4 senses

linter

noun

Etymology From lint + -er.

1

The short fibres that cling to cottonseeds after the first ginning.

2

A machine for removing these fibres.

3

A person or device that collects lint for use in making hats etc.

Related terms: lint doctor, lint roller

linter

noun

Etymology From lint + -er.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A program or algorithm that performs linting.

A linter checks your source code for syntax and style errors.2021, Felix Zumstein, Python for Excel, page 73:

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