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cordless
adjective /ˈkɔːd.ləs/
/ˈkɔːrd-/ Definition
› describes an electrical tool or piece of equipment that operates without needing to be permanently connected by a wire to an electrical supply: a cordless drill/ironElectrical switches and connections
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