1. Plural of linter; software tools that analyze code to find bugs, style violations, and suspicious constructs.
Usage: computing; software development
2. Plural of linter; fibers or fluff that accumulate on fabric or in a dryer.
Usage: informal

Examples

• Many developers use linters like ESLint to catch errors before running their code.
• The project's build pipeline includes several linters to enforce coding standards.
• Clean the linters from your dryer vent regularly to improve efficiency.
• Popular Python linters include Pylint and Flake8.
• The linters in the lint trap need to be removed after each load of laundry.