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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Clipping of cordless telephone. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping

   "I picked up the cordless from the table next to my chair. It was Dolores. Her voice was thin and brittle."

Adjective

1. 1
   Having no cord; especially using batteries instead of mains electricity. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   not having a cord wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

wirelesswireless

Antonyms

All antonyms

corded

Example

More examples

"Tom has a cordless phone with two handsets."

Etymology

From cord + -less.

Related phrases

cordless phonecordless switchboardcordless telephone

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