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keyless

American  
[kee-lis] / ˈki lɪs /

adjective

  1. lacking a key or keys.

  2. requiring no key or keys.

    a keyless lock operated by a series of push buttons.


Etymology

Origin of keyless

First recorded in 1815–25; key 1 + -less


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By 3 p.m., bulldozers were moving in, pushing abandoned, keyless cars out of the way to clear the path for the fire trucks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2025

The difference between keyless entry and the remotes that unlock your car is that keyless entry fobs are always transmitting, so when you get near your car and touch the door, it will unlock.

From Scientific American ● Aug. 17, 2023

Ryan Gilmore, from Car Magazine, said steering wheel locks work well for keyless cars, but the "vital" item to improve security is a Faraday box.

From BBC ● May 28, 2023

Technology continues to shift and transform new schools, from keyless building entry to automated temperature control to Wi-Fi.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2023

He approaches the last gate, confident that his strength will suffice to open it; he finds it locked and keyless.

From The Growth of English Drama by Arnold Wynne

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