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threadless

threadless

1 4.8
Without sewing stitches or twisted ridges used to join parts
  • adjective
  • /ˈθrɛd.ləs/
: sin hilo
  • The new bicycle uses a threadless headset for easier adjustments and maintenance.
  • threadless headset

Examples

  • The manual described how to assemble the threadless system without needing additional fasteners.

  • She preferred threadless earrings because they were more comfortable to wear all day.

  • The company introduced a threadless design for their reusable water bottles.

  • This shirt is threadless.

  • The threadless design caught everyone's attention!

  • The fabric was threadless, resulting in a lightweight and flexible design for the garment.

  • He preferred a threadless style for his bike, as it provided a cleaner look without exposed connections.

Synonyms

nonwoven
vsthreadless
  • Specialized
1 6.1

Made from fibers joined together instead of being woven or knitted

focuses on bonded fibers as a production method rather than general lack of threads
unwoven
vsthreadless
1 7.1

Made of threads or fibers that are left loose and not crossed to make cloth

is more general, meaning absence of threads across fabric, fasteners, or print
unthreaded
vsthreadless
  • Specialized
1 6.7

A smooth bolt or pipe you cannot screw into another piece

is broader, applying to lack of threads in fabrics, fasteners, or printed items

Antonyms

woven
44 3.4

Made by crossing threads and strips together, like a rug or basket

threaded
  • Specialized
4 4.6

Having spiral grooves so a screw or bolt can be screwed into it

Surface Forms

threadless positive

Morphology

threadless = thread (transparent) = thread + less

The meaning is directly derived from 'thread' + 'less', indicating a lack of threads.

Etymology

Threadless comes from thread ('a thin string used for sewing') and -less ('without'). So when something is threadless it simply has no threads, for example a headset or fastener that does not use screw threads, which is why it means 'lacking threads'.