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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

JLR also announced a £10m investment in vehicle security, to help prevent so-called keyless thefts.

From BBC Feb. 2, 2024

One of the high-tech features is the use of keyless entry and remote start.

From Scientific American Aug. 17, 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

Also, he has invented a combination keyless door-lock that travelers may carry in their vest pockets and apply immediately and successfully under all circumstances.

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