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Freewheel | Freewheel \Free"wheel`\, v. i. 1. (a) Of a freewheel cycle, to run on while the pedals are held still. (b) Of a person, to ride a cycle of this manner; to coast in a vehicle having a freewheel. To ride a freewheel cycle. [WordNet sense 2] [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 2. (Mach.) To operate like a freewheel, so that one part moves freely over another which normally moves with it; -- said of a clutch. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 3. to act without controls, external or internal; to live freely, independently, and without concern; -- of people. [WordNet sense 1] [PJC] |
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