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bladeless

bladeless

4.1
A machine like a fan or razor that has no blades
  • adjective
  • /ˈbleɪdləs/
translation icon : sin bordes
  • This sleek, bladeless electric fan isn't only a cool conversation starter; its unique design makes it child-safe.
  • bladeless fan

Examples

  • Indeed, as Redoux is visibly surprised to learn from the museum workers, the guillotine, bladeless, posed no threat (cf. 5).

    Academic text (1995)

  • The newest in the company's line of bladeless fans, the AM06 is scarcely louder than a quiet chat.

  • The bladeless fan and air purifier goes on sale today via direct and partner retailers for $499.

Synonyms

edgeless
vsbladeless
6.5

Having no sharp or clear edge

focuses on missing cutting parts rather than overall shape

Antonyms

bladed
5.1

Having one or more thin, sharp parts used to cut, like a knife

How Bladeless

bladeless
4.1
bladed
5.1

Surface Forms

bladeless positive

Morphology

bladeless = blade (transparent) = blade + less

A direct negation of 'blade' (cutting edge), so the meaning 'not having blades or cutting edges' is straightforward.

Etymology

Bladeless comes from blade 'a cutting edge' and -less 'without'. So a bladeless fan or razor is made 'without' sharp blades, which makes it safer or quieter.