Associations to the word «Freewheel»
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Wiktionary
FREEWHEEL, noun. A device in a transmission that disengages the driveshaft from the driven shaft when the driven shaft rotates faster than the driveshaft.
FREEWHEEL, verb. (of a gear) To continue spinning after disengagement.
FREEWHEEL, verb. (of a cyclist) To ride a bicycle without pedalling, e.g. downhill.
FREEWHEEL, verb. (of a motorist) To operate a motor vehicle which is coasting without power, e.g. downhill.
FREEWHEEL, verb. (by extension) To operate free from constraints.
Dictionary definition
FREEWHEEL, noun. A clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting).
FREEWHEEL, verb. Live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely; "My son drifted around for years in California before going to law school".
FREEWHEEL, verb. Coast in a vehicle using the freewheel.
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