adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Without fingers.; Without fingers owing to either a birth defect or amputation. not-comparable

   "born with a fingerless hand"

2. 2
   Without fingers.; With holes, such that the fingers are not covered. not-comparable

   "fingerless gloves"

Adjective

1. 1
   not having or having lost fingers wordnet

Antonyms

All antonyms

fingered

Example

More examples

"Glittens are fingerless gloves with a mitten."

Etymology

From finger + -less.

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