"flipperless" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: flipper + -less Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|flipper|less}} flipper + -less Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} flipperless (not comparable)
  1. Without flippers. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-flipperless-en-adj-sqr~RoSm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -less

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          "text": "The game, a flipperless unit, features entirely new cabinet, playfield and glass.",
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