Definition

Not having any wheels attached or present.

Example

The wheelless cart was difficult to move across the rough terrain.

Conversation

Have you seen that new bike design?

Yeah, it looks really cool, especially since it's wheelless.

Right? I wonder how it rides without wheels.

I think it uses some kind of advanced technology to glide.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wheelless → It is formed from "wheel" (from Old English *hwēol*, meaning a circular object that revolves) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "wheelless" means without a wheel.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') a 'wheel' ('hwēol') — that's why wheelless describes something that lacks wheels.

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