armless
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of armless
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at arm 1, -less
Example Sentences
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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
I sat down on an armless sofa till she was ready to talk.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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