dripless


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drip·less

 (drĭp′lĭs)
adj.
Made or designed to prevent dripping: dripless candles; a dripless paint roller.
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dripless

(ˈdrɪplɪs)
adj
having or producing no drips
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drip•less

(ˈdrɪp lɪs)

adj.
designed so that the substance, item, or contents will not drip.
[1885–90]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.dripless - designed to prevent dripping; "a dripless faucet"; "dripless candles"
tight - of such close construction as to be impermeable; "a tight roof"; "warm in our tight little house"
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