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clipless

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English

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Etymology

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From clip +‎ -less.

On bicycles, clipless pedals are so called because they do not have toe clips, even though they still have a clip at the bottom of the shoe.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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clipless (not comparable)

  1. Without a clip or clips.
  2. (cycling, of a pedal or shoe) Having a cleat at the sole which can be easily clipped on or off.