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stringless

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Without string.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • A stringless guitar is about as useful as a chocolate teapot.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Without a hard fibrous strand running the length of one side of the pod.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a stringless variety of green beans

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English string Proto-Indo-European *lewh1- Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der. Proto-Germanic *leusaną Proto-Germanic *lausaz Proto-Germanic *-lausaz Proto-West Germanic *-laus Old English -lēas Middle English -les English -less English stringless From string + -less.