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freewheel

/ˈfriːˌwiːl/ /ˈfriːˌhwil/

Meanings
noun
A device in a transmission that disengages the driveshaft from the driven shaft when the driven shaft rotates faster than the driveshaft.

Examples :

"When the cyclist stopped pedaling, the bicycle's freewheel allowed the wheels to continue spinning without the pedals turning. "
device machine vehicle technical

Related Words

Illustration driveshaft

driveshaft noun

/ˈdraɪvˌʃæft/

A shaft used to transmit rotary motion.

"A windmill transmits motion to the ground level via a vertical driveshaft, which operates a water pump."

Illustration pedaling

pedaling verb

/ˈpɛdəlɪŋ/ /ˈpiːdəlɪŋ/

To operate a pedal attached to a wheel in a continuous circular motion.

"The girl was pedaling her bicycle down the street. "

Illustration transmission

transmission noun

/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/

The act of transmitting, e.g. data or electric power.

"The transmission of the internet signal was weak, making it difficult to complete the online assignment. "

Illustration spinning

spinning verb

/ˈspɪnɪŋ/

To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

"I spun myself around a few times."

Illustration continued

continued verb

/kənˈtɪnjuːd/

To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

"Do you want me to continue to unload these?"

Illustration disengagement

disengagement noun

/ˌdɪs.ɪŋˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/

Release or detachment from a physical situation or other involvement.

"The pilot announced the disengagement of the autopilot system as we approached the airport. "

Illustration downwards

downwards adverb

/ˈdaʊnwədz/ /ˈdaʊnwɚdz/

Towards a lower place; towards what is below.

"Gravity pulls everything downwards."

Illustration pedalling

pedalling verb

/ˈpɛdəlɪŋ/ /ˈpɛdl̩ɪŋ/

To operate a pedal attached to a wheel in a continuous circular motion.

"The cyclist was pedalling hard to reach the top of the hill. "

Illustration extension

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

Illustration disengages

disengages noun

/ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪz/ /ˌdɪsənˈɡeɪdʒɪz/

A circular movement of the blade that avoids the opponent's parry

"The fencer's quick disengages frustrated his opponent, who couldn't land a parry. "

Illustration constraints

constraints noun

/kənˈstɹeɪnts/

Something that constrains; a restriction.

"Due to time constraints, I couldn't finish all the questions on the test. "

Illustration continue

continue noun

/kənˈtɪnjuː/

An option allowing a gamer to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost.

"The game offered a "continue" option, allowing me to resume playing after I lost all my lives. "