- flukeless
- fluke·less
English syllables. 2014.
flukeless
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flukeless — I. klə̇s adjective Etymology: fluke (I) + less : free from flukes keep the flock as nearly flukeless as possible II. adjective Etymology: fluke ( … Useful english dictionary
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
