clipless

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Without a clip or clips.
  2. Having a cleat at the sole which can be easily clipped on or off.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

clipless

Etymology

From clip + -less. On bicycles, clipless pedals are so called because they do not have toe clips, even though they still have a clip at the bottom of the shoe.

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