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EYELESS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Lacking eyes or eyelike features

Example:

an eyeless needle

Classified under:

Adjectives

Antonym:

eyed (having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Lacking sight

Example:

blind as an eyeless beggar

Synonyms:

eyeless; sightless; unseeing

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

blind; unsighted (unable to see)

Derivation:

eyelessness (blindness due to loss of the eyes)

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