brushless

1
[ bruhsh-lis ]

adjective
  1. requiring no brush to use or apply: brushless shaving cream.

Origin of brushless

1
First recorded in 1930–35; brush1 + -less

Other words from brushless

  • brush·less·ness, noun

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Other definitions for brushless (2 of 2)

brushless2
[ bruhsh-lis ]

adjective
  1. clear or cleared of brush: a brushless plain.

Origin of brushless

2
First recorded in 1830–40; brush2 + -less

Other words from brushless

  • brush·less·ness, noun

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