fingerless
/'fiɳgəlis/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Lacking fingers: Describes a person, creature, or item (like a glove) that does not have fingers or has had its fingers removed.
- Without the use of fingers: Can describe an action performed without the involvement of fingers.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- He wore fingerless gloves to keep his hands warm while maintaining dexterity.
- The old statue was fingerless, its hands worn smooth by time.
- She performed a fingerless technique on the piano, using only the palms of her hands.
Advanced Usage
- "Fingerless dexterity": A phrase highlighting the ability to manipulate objects skillfully despite the absence of fingers.
- The artist's fingerless dexterity with a brush was astonishing.
Variants and Related Words
- Finger (n): One of the five digits of the hand.
- Fingered (adj): Having fingers, or a specific type or number of fingers (e.g., ).
Synonyms
- Digitless: Lacking digits (fingers or toes).
Antonyms
- Fingered: Having fingers.
Adjective
- not having or having lost fingers