handleless
handleless — adjective
- handlelesspositive
- more handlelesscomparative
- most handlelesssuperlative
1. describing a cup, tool, or container that does not have a part designed for hold
describing a cup, tool, or container that does not have a part designed for holding with your hand
Eitan reached for the handleless mug, then carefully held it with both hands.
handleless + mug — typical collocation for cups without handles
The new kitchen door was made handleless to give the wall a smooth, clean look.
passive construction: was made handleless
Defne could not lift the handleless pot easily because the metal sides were too hot.
Quinn found a set of handleless knives that store flat inside a slim drawer.
The old teacup was handleless, so Sana wrapped a cloth around it before pouring the hot tea.
- handle-free
less common, sometimes used in commercial product descriptions
- gripless
rare; mostly technical, not used for everyday objects
- handled
having a handle, e.g. a handled cup or a handled pan
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Frequently used attributively (before a noun) to describe cups, mugs, pots, doors, and kitchen tools. Common in product descriptions and interior-design writing to emphasise a minimalist appearance.