freewheel
freewheel · freewheels · freewheeled · freewheeling
Of a gear, to continue spinning after disengagementOf a gear, to continue spinning after disengagement.
Meaning
4 senses(intransitive)Of a gear, to continue spinning after disengagement.
(intransitive)Of a cyclist, to ride a bicycle without pedalling, e.g. downhill.
Of a motorist, to operate a motor vehicle which is coasting without power, e.g. downhill.
(broadly, figuratively)To operate free from constraints.
More definitions
- coast in a vehicle using the freewheel
- live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
Forms
freewheels, freewheeling, freewheeled, freewheeled| Base form | freewheel · to freewheel |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | freewheels |
| Present participle | freewheeling |
| Past simple | freewheeled |
| Past participle | freewheeled |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely:drift
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle