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armless

American  
[ahrm-lis] / ˈɑrm lɪs /

adjective

  1. lacking an arm or arms.

    The Venus de Milo is an armless statue.


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Etymology

Origin of armless

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at arm 1, -less

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Even when an archery manufacturer called a few days later, offering free equipment, Stutzman suspected it was only because of the whole armless thing.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2024

Henderson has a low, armless sofa with a soft bench cushion in his own living room, which he put next to a wing chair.

From Seattle Times Mar. 8, 2024

A storage alcove is stacked with random detritus: an armless Greek warrior, several sets of antlers, a modern wood stool and a bronze bust of a mustachioed Seventh Regiment sergeant.

From New York Times May 5, 2023

You'll dine in a spacious dining room with a remarkably high ceiling, at tables covered in white linen and surrounded by comfortable, armless chairs.

From Salon Sep. 11, 2022

Like the armless grandfather clock tocking away in Duane’s cave, I can only tell you what is happening now.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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