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Vocabulary Entry
freewheel
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To move freely and without restriction, typically by rolling or gliding.
Example Sentences
"The bike can freewheel down the hill without any effort."
"He chose to freewheel during the race to conserve energy."
"After adjusting the gears, she noticed the bike would freewheel smoothly."
N
noun
A mechanism in a bicycle or vehicle that allows the wheel to rotate freely without turning the pedals or the motor.
Example Sentences
"The freewheel needs to be replaced for the bike to function properly."
"In this type of bicycle design, the freewheel is essential for coasting."
"He demonstrated how the freewheel mechanism works in his bike repair workshop."