1. lacking fingers; having no fingers or having fingers removed or absent
2. (of gloves or mittens) designed with the palm and back of the hand covered but the fingers exposed

Examples

• She wore fingerless gloves while typing to keep her hands warm.
• The rock climber preferred fingerless mittens for better grip and dexterity.
• He pulled on his fingerless leather gloves before heading out on his motorcycle.
• Fingerless gloves became popular in 1980s fashion and music culture.
• The injury left him fingerless on his right hand.