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freewheel

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1free·wheel

noun \-ˈ(h)wēl\

Definition of FREEWHEEL

: a clutch fitted in the rear hub of a bicycle that permits the rear wheel to run on free from the rear sprocket when the pedals are stopped

First Known Use of FREEWHEEL

1930

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