simple past tense and past participle of freewheel

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

(of a gear) To continue spinning after disengagement. / (of a cyclist) To ride a bicycle without pedalling, e.g. downhill.

plural of freewheel

Unbounded by rules or conventions; unrestrained.

present participle of freewheel.

A vehicle that can freewheel. / Someone acting freely or even irresponsibly. / A person who is primarily concerned with having a good time.

plural of freewheeler