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flukeless

adjective (1)
fluke·less | \ -klə̇s \

Definition of flukeless 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: free from flukes keep the flock as nearly flukeless as possible

flukeless

adjective (2)
\ " \

Definition of flukeless (Entry 2 of 2)

: lacking a fluke

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History and Etymology for flukeless

Adjective (1)

fluke entry 1 + -less

Adjective (2)

fluke entry 2 + -less

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