English to English
freewheel
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noun (n)
- a clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting)(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- A clutch fitted in the rear hub of a cycle, which engages the rear sprocket with the rear wheel when the pedals are rotated forwards, but permits the rear wheel to run on free from the rear sprocket when the pedals are stopped or rotated backwards. Freewheelcycles are usually fitted with hub brakes or rim brakes, operated by back pedaling.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- coast in a vehicle using the freewheel(verb.motion)source: wordnet30
- Of a freewheel cycle, to run on while the pedals are held still.(verb)source: webster1913
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