armless

[ ahrm-lis ]

/ ˈɑrm lɪs /

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adjective

lacking an arm or arms: The Venus de Milo is an armless statue.

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Origin of armless

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at arm¹, -less

arm·less·ness, noun

When I go into cafes or restaurants, most have armless chairs, making it difficult to get up, because the tables are high.
Hints From Heloise: Bullying can follow kids anywhere|Heloise Heloise|January 12, 2021|Washington Post
All that was left of the corpse was a headless, armless torso with one leg, still wearing a stiletto-heeled boot.
Headless Torso Found in Venice Lagoon|Barbie Latza Nadeau|June 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But I have always been careful not to let people see me do things that they would know to be impossible for an armless man.
Uncanny Tales|Various
There is even an armless billiard-player among them; and I could not wish him a happier setting for the exercise of his skill.
Punch, Or The London Charivari, Vol. 156, April 9, 1919|Various

He still lives, but an armless sleeve furnishes constant reminder of the terrible experience of that June day.
Under the Stars and Bars|Walter A. Clark
He was as much good there as an armless man in a billiard tournament.
Destiny|Charles Neville Buck
Norman, peeping through a knot-hole, the gate being shut, had seen the Armless Man scratch a match and light a fire with his toes.
Mary Ware in Texas|Annie F. Johnston