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chainless

chainless

5.4
Not attached to or using a chain, for example a bicycle
  • adjective
  • /ˈtʃeɪnləs/
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  • The engineer designed a chainless bicycle that used a shaft drive instead.

Examples

  • The new bike model is completely chainless.

  • Many modern machines are now chainless for easier maintenance and safety.

  • He admired the sleek look of the new chainless model on display at the expo.

  • I prefer a chainless design for my bicycle.

  • The new model of bicycle is chainless, allowing for a smoother ride and less maintenance.

  • With its chainless design, the innovative scooter provides a quiet and effortless experience.

  • Many modern electric bikes are chainless, making them easier to operate and more efficient.

Antonyms

connected
2.5

Joined physically, like rooms that touch, or linked by a shared feeling

Surface Forms

chainless positive

Morphology

chainless = chain (transparent) = chain + less

The meaning 'not having a chain' is directly and predictably derived from the components 'chain' and 'less'.

Etymology

Chainless is made from chain and the ending -less, which means 'without', so it simply means 'not having a chain', as in a chainless bicycle or machine.