Cordless

/ˈkɔɹd.lɪs/ adj, noun

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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
battery poweredbattery-operateddigital thermometer batteryuntetheredunwiringwireless

Example

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"Tom has a cordless phone with two handsets."

Etymology

From cord + -less.

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