nonthreaded
Lacking spiral ridges
Nonthreaded describes something lacking threads—the spiral grooves that allow screws, bolts, or pipes to fasten together.
A nonthreaded bolt has a smooth shank: Use the nonthreaded section for a pivot point.
In computing, nonthreaded refers to programs or discussions that don't use threading—either single-process execution or flat comment structures without nested replies.
Without metal fasteners
- boltlessRequiring no threaded cylinders
- unboltedLock mechanism disengaged
- unscrewedRemoved by turning
- snap-fitInterlocking without fasteners
press-fit · clipless · glueless · weldless · solderless · pinless · hookless · interlocking
Not joined together
- unconnectedNot joined or linked
- standaloneComplete without attachments
- independentFree from external control
- separateTo set apart
detached · isolated · discrete · unjoined · uncoupled · unattached · freestanding · modular
Occurring in succession
- synchronousOccurring at same moment
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- linearArranged in straight succession
- serialOccurring in ordered succession
screwless
Without metal fasteners
snap-fit · press-fit · clipless · glueless · weldless · solderless · pinless · hookless · interlocking · quick-release
unlinked
Not joined together
- unconnectedNot joined or linked
- standaloneComplete without attachments
- independentFree from external control
separate · detached · isolated · discrete · unjoined · uncoupled · unattached · freestanding · modular · self-contained
sequential
Occurring in succession
- synchronousOccurring at same moment
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- linearArranged in straight succession
thread, threaded, threading, threads, threadlike, unthreaded, rethread, rethreaded, rethreading