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Definition of chainless
chainless
/ˈtʃeɪnləs/
chain · less
chainless Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• adjective
1
Having no chain; specifically, denoting a bicycle or mechanism that transmits power via a drive shaft or belt rather than a roller chain.
Example
"The commuter preferred a chainless bicycle because it required far less maintenance and never stained his trousers with grease."
2
Unrestrained by or freed from physical chains, fetters, or figurative bondage.
Example
"The poet celebrated the chainless spirit of the wild horses roaming across the open plains."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chainless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chainless