Definition of freewheel
(Entry 1 of 2)
: 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
freewheel
verb
freewheeled; freewheeling; freewheels
Definition of freewheel (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to roll along freely independent of a gear
2
: to move, live, or play freely or irresponsibly
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Time Traveler for freewheel
The first known use of freewheel was in 1899
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