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Definition of Freewheel

1. Noun. A clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting).

2. Verb. Live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely. "My son drifted around for years in California before going to law school"

3. Verb. Coast in a vehicle using the freewheel.

Definition of Freewheel

1. n. A clutch fitted in the rear hub of a cycle, which engages the rear sprocket with the rear wheel when the pedals are rotated forwards, but permits the rear wheel to run on free from the rear sprocket when the pedals are stopped or rotated backwards. Freewheelcycles are usually fitted with hub brakes or rim brakes, operated by back pedaling.

2. v. i. Of a freewheel cycle, to run on while the pedals are held still.

Definition of Freewheel

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Freewheel

freetailed bat freethinker freethinkers freethinking freethinkings freetier freetiest Freetown freets freety

freeware freewares freeway freeways freeway space freewheel (current term) freewheeled freewheeler freewheelers freewheeling

freewheelingly freewheels freewill freewoman freewrite freewrites freewriting freewritings freewritten freewrote

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