adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having no arms. not-comparable

   "When you have been waited on by armless hands, and have had a short conversation with a cat, nothing can surprise you much."

Adjective

1. 1
   having no arms wordnet

Antonyms

All antonyms

armed

Example

More examples

"One statue is armless and the other is headless."

Etymology

From Middle English armlees; equivalent to arm + -less.

Related phrases

armless wonder

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