Definition

Describing a type of tire or system that does not use an inner tube to hold air.

Example

Many modern bicycles are designed to be tubeless for better performance and fewer flats.

Conversation

I just got new bike tires that are tubeless!

Oh, really? That's awesome!

Yeah, they say they're much easier to maintain than regular ones.

That sounds great! I should consider switching to tubeless tires too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tubeless → It is formed from "tube" (from Latin *tubus*, meaning a cylindrical container or pipe) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "tubeless" means without a tube, typically referring to tires that do not require an inner tube.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'tube' as a cylindrical container and remember that 'tubeless' means something that is without a tube.

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