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bladeless

bladeless

1 4.1
A machine like a fan or razor that has no blades
  • adjective
  • /ˈbleɪdləs/
: 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
1 6.5

Having no sharp or clear edge

focuses on missing cutting parts rather than overall shape

Antonyms

bladed
5 5.1

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

How Bladeless

bladeless
1 4.1
bladed
5 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.