ˈfriːwiːl

Definitions

1. verb

to ride or move on a bicycle without pedaling, using the momentum of the movement to maintain speed

“She decided to freewheel down the hill on her bike, feeling the rush of the wind in her face.”

2. noun

a mechanism or device that allows a vehicle to move freely without the need for external power, often used in bicycles

“The freewheel on my bicycle makes it easy to coast down hills.”

3. verb

to move or act without control or restraint, often in a reckless or unthinking manner

“He freewheeled through his life, never thinking about the consequences of his actions.”