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Definition of fingerless

fingerless

/ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚ.ləs/
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• adjective

1

Designed without coverings for the fingers, or with the ends of the finger coverings cut off so that the fingertips remain bare (of a glove or mitten).

Example

"The cyclist wore fingerless gloves to protect her palms while keeping a firm grip on the handlebars."

2

Lacking fingers, whether from birth, injury, or evolutionary anatomy.

Example

"Seals use their flat, fingerless flippers to steer gracefully through the icy water."

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• Nearby Words

fingerer
fingerhole
fingering
fingerless
fingerlike
fingerling
fingermark

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fingerless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fingerless
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