1. a bicycle wheel that can turn freely when not being pedaled
Usage: cycling

1. to ride a bicycle without pedaling, especially downhill
2. to act or proceed in a relaxed or uncontrolled way
Usage: informal

Examples

• The old bike had a reliable freewheel mechanism.
• She decided to freewheel down the steep hill.
• After finishing his exams, he freewheeled through the summer.
• The cyclist engaged the freewheel to rest her legs.
• He tends to freewheel through life without making concrete plans.
• They freewheeled down the mountain path, enjoying the scenery.