English Word · Intermediate
freewheel
Of a gear, to continue spinning after disengagement
Pronunciation: say freewheel
Meaning
Of a gear, to continue spinning after disengagement.
Example
Silently and gracefully I free-wheeled across the path of three juggernauts, [...] glided across the hard shoulder and came to rest halfway up a grass bank.
Silently and gracefully I free-wheeled across the path of three juggernauts, [...] glided across the hard shoulder and came to rest halfway up a grass bank.
Practice tips
- Practice freewheel out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.