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threadless

threadless

4.8
Without sewing stitches or twisted ridges used to join parts
  • adjective
  • /ˈθrɛd.ləs/
translation icon : 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

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
nonwoven
vsthreadless
  • Specialized
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
unthreaded
vsthreadless
  • Specialized
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

threaded
  • Specialized
3 4.6

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

woven
1 3.4

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

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'.