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Definition of freewheel

freewheel

/ˈfriː.wiːl/
free · wheel
Plural:freewheels
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Adjective:freewheeling
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Past Simple:freewheeled
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Past Participle:freewheeled
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Present Participle:freewheeling
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freewheel Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To ride a bicycle without pedaling, or to drive a motor vehicle with the clutch disengaged or the gear in neutral, allowing it to coast.

Example

"Once she reached the crest of the hill, she was able to freewheel all the way down into the valley."

2

To act, live, or proceed in a relaxed, spontaneous manner without being constrained by rules, plans, or responsibilities.

Example

"Without a strict agenda for the meeting, the team began to freewheel and brainstorm creative concepts."

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• noun

1

A clutch mechanism in the rear hub of a bicycle or the transmission of a motor vehicle that allows the wheels to continue turning freely when the pedals are stationary or the engine is disconnected.

Example

"The mechanic had to replace the worn-out freewheel on my vintage road bike."

• Nearby Words

freetown
freeware
freeway
freewheel
freewheeling
freewill
freewriting

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Freewheel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/freewheel
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