dripless

1 4.6

Does not allow liquid to fall in drops

adjective
/ˈdrɪp.ləs/

: sin goteo

The new kitchen features a dripless faucet that prevents water from leaking onto the countertop.

Examples

I'm intrigued by a dripless bulb baster.

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She bought a dripless paint brush to avoid mess while she worked on her art project.
This dripless dog water bowl is designed to keep floors clean and dry.

Synonyms

leakproof

vsdripless

1 3.2

Not letting liquid or gas escape from a container

stops drops from falling but may not block gases or perfect seal

spill-proof

vsdripless

3.9

Made to stop drinks from leaking out

focuses on stopping drops rather than preventing large pours or full sealing

Antonyms

leaky

26 1.5

Allowing liquid or gas to escape through holes and cracks

How Leakproof

leakproof

1 3.2

dripless

1 4.6

leaky

26 1.5

Surface Forms

dripless positive

Morphology

dripless = drip (transparent) = drip + less

Meaning is directly and predictably derived from 'drip' + '-less' = 'without drips'.

Etymology

Dripless is made from drip and the ending -less, which means 'without', just like in careless. So, something dripless is 'without drips', for example a candle, faucet, or paint can that does not leave drops.