Clipless

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Without a clip or clips. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Having a cleat at the sole which can be easily clipped on or off. not-comparable

Etymology

From clip + -less. On bicycles, clipless pedals are so called because they do not have toe clips, even though they still have a clip at the bottom of the shoe.

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