freewheel freewheel /ˈfriːwiːl/

noun

1. A clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting)  ( freewheel )
   a clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting)
    The bike's freewheel mechanism allowed her to coast downhill without pedaling.
   The bike's freewheel mechanism allowed her to coast downhill without pedaling.
   
   

verb

1. Coast in a vehicle using the freewheel  ( freewheel )
   coast in a vehicle using the freewheel
   
2. Live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely  ( drift , freewheel )
   live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
    My son drifted around for years in California before going to law school
   My son drifted around for years in California before going to law school