freewheel (n.)

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

    freewheel (v.)

  1. live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely; My son drifted around for years in California before going to law school

    [ Syn: drift ]

  2. coast in a vehicle using the freewheel

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