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freewheel

freew·heel

uncommon
noun (1) verb (2)

noun

1.

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

verb

1.

live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely

  • “My son drifted around for years in California before going to law school”
Synonyms
2.

coast in a vehicle using the freewheel

Origin

From free + wheel.

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