Finnish Meaning of freewheel

vapaakytkin

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Definitions and Meaning of freewheel in English

Wordnet

freewheel (n)

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

Wordnet

freewheel (v)

live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely

coast in a vehicle using the freewheel

Webster

freewheel (n.)

A clutch fitted in the rear hub of a cycle, which engages the rear sprocket with the rear wheel when the pedals are rotated forwards, but permits the rear wheel to run on free from the rear sprocket when the pedals are stopped or rotated backwards. Freewheelcycles are usually fitted with hub brakes or rim brakes, operated by back pedaling.

Webster

freewheel (v. i.)

Of a freewheel cycle, to run on while the pedals are held still.

Of a person, to ride a cycle of this manner. To ride a freewheel cycle.

To operate like a freewheel, so that one part moves freely over another which normally moves with it; -- said of a clutch.

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vapaakytkin

a clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting), live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely, coast in a vehicle

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freeway => Moottoritie, freeware => ilmaisohjelma, freetown => Freetown, free-tongued => Sanavalmis, free-thinking => vapaamielinen,