tangless

English

Etymology

tang +‎ -less

Adjective

tangless (not comparable)

1. Without a tang (projecting part of an object for securing it).
   • 2011, Jeffrey S. Soles, Costis Davaras, Mochlos IIC: Period IV, page 49:

     Sandars identifies two varieties, tanged and tangless. The blades with tangs or short “necks,” where the handles are attached with two rivets, seem to be more common in LM III Crete.