noun
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A device in a transmission that disengages the driveshaft from the driven shaft when the driven shaft rotates faster than the driveshaft.
verb
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(of a gear) To continue spinning after disengagement.
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(of a cyclist) To ride a bicycle without pedalling, e.g. downhill.
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(of a motorist) To operate a motor vehicle which is coasting without power, e.g. downhill.
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(by extension) To operate free from constraints.
Examples of freewheel in a Sentence
Recently fitted with new derailleur, new freewheel and new chain.
Cannot be used with a child cycle which does not have a rear freewheel.
The BF (= Brake freewheel) permits you to use the function of an automatic freewheel combined with a coaster brake.
Take them up on the chair lifts and then freewheel and scoot down the tracks and trails back to the village.
Before the 100mm width was too wide for a front fork and only allowed a rear 3 speed freewheel.