flukeless

flukeless
I. \\-klə̇s\ adjective
Etymology: fluke (I) + -less
: free from flukes

keep the flock as nearly flukeless as possible

II. adjective
Etymology: fluke (II) + -less
: lacking a fluke

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • flukeless — fluke·less …   English syllables

  • fluke — fluke1 /floohk/, n. 1. the part of an anchor that catches in the ground, esp. the flat triangular piece at the end of each arm. See diag. under anchor. 2. a barb, or the barbed head, of a harpoon, spear, arrow, or the like. 3. either half of the… …   Universalium

  • anchor — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. berth, slip, buoy, grapnel, kedge; mainstay, safeguard; anchorman, woman, or person. v. cast anchor, moor; fix, attach, fasten; hold fast. See navigation, stability, communication, connection. II… …   English dictionary for students

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