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freewheel
freewheel
/ˈfriːwiːl/
noun
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
Coast in a vehicle using the freewheel
(
freewheel
)
coast in a vehicle using the freewheel
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
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