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English noun: freewheel

1. freewheel (artifact) a clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting)


Broader (hypernym)clutch


English verb: freewheel

1. freewheel (stative) live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely


SamplesMy son drifted around for years in California before going to law school.


Synonymsdrift


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)exist, live, subsist, survive


Verb groupdrift

2. freewheel (motion) coast in a vehicle using the freewheel


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)coast









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