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freewheel

noun verb

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

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Word length
9
Starts with
F
Ends with
L
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

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

verb

  1. coast in a vehicle using the freewheel

verb

  1. live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely

    “My son drifted around for years in California before going to law school”

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

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