"keyless" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From key + -less. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|key|less}} key + -less Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} keyless (not comparable)
  1. Lacking or not requiring a key. Tags: not-comparable Derived forms: remote keyless entry
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