What does "packless" mean?

Of valve: without a packed gland for stem sealing, having a metal diaphragm instead.

What is a synonym for "packless"?

Common synonyms include: packingless.

Packless

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of valve: without a packed gland for stem sealing, having a metal diaphragm instead. not-comparable
2
Not wearing or carrying a pack. not-comparable
"Bets has left her hat and sweater in Tal and wants to go back for it. I agree to go with her. Bets and I take off for Tal racing down the trail, packless and wearing sneaks."

Synonyms

All synonyms

packingless

Example

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"Bets has left her hat and sweater in Tal and wants to go back for it. I agree to go with her. Bets and I take off for Tal racing down the trail, packless and wearing sneaks."

Etymology

From pack + -less.

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