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cordless

/ˈkɔːrdləs/ /ˈkɔːrdlɪs/

Meanings
adjective
Having no cord; especially using batteries instead of mains electricity

Examples :

"My new cordless drill is much easier to use than my old one. "
technology electronics utility device

Related Words

Illustration cord

cord noun

/kɔːd/ /kɔɹd/

A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.

"The piano piece featured a beautiful cord of C, E, and G notes. "

Illustration instead

instead adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

Illustration much

much adjective

/mʌt͡ʃ/

Large, great.

"The teacher had much patience with the struggling students. "

Illustration batteries

batteries noun

/ˈbæt(ə)ɹiz/

A device used to power electric devices, consisting of a set of electrically connected electrochemical or, archaically, electrostatic cells. A single such cell when used by itself.

"The remote control needs new batteries to work. "

Illustration easier

easier adjective

/ˈiː.zi.ə/ /ˈi.zi.ɚ/

Comfortable; at ease.

"After a long day, I feel much easier when I finally sit down and relax. "

Illustration having

having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration using

using verb

/ˈjuːzɪŋ/

To utilize or employ.

"She is using a calculator to solve the math problem. "

Illustration mains

mains verb

/meɪnz/

Short for mainline.

"The electrician will mains the new wiring directly into the power grid this afternoon. "

Illustration electricity

electricity noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/

Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field.

"The electricity bill was unusually high this month, likely due to the many electronics running in the house. "

Illustration drill

drill noun

/dɹɪl/

A tool used to remove material so as to create a hole, typically by plunging a rotating cutting bit into a stationary workpiece.

"Wear safety glasses when operating an electric drill."

Illustration than

than adverb

/ðæn/ /ðn̩/

At that time; then.

"My sister finished her homework, than she went to play outside. "