freewheel

• Substantivo que designa um mecanismo de acoplamento, como no cubo da roda traseira de uma bicicleta, que permite que a roda gire livremente, por exemplo, ao deslizar sem pedalar.

A noun referring to a clutch mechanism, such as on the rear wheel of a bicycle, that allows the wheel to turn freely, for example while coasting.

1. Bicycle clutch mechanismB2formal

   A device on a bicycle's rear wheel that allows the wheel to spin freely when the rider stops pedaling, enabling coasting.

   Catraca de bicicleta

   • The freewheel on his bike made it easy to coast downhill.
   • She replaced the worn-out freewheel on her bicycle.
   • A properly functioning freewheel is essential for smooth riding.

• Verbo que indica mover-se ou funcionar sem restrições, geralmente referindo-se a um veículo que anda em ponto morto ou por inércia, ou a agir de forma espontânea e sem planejamento.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or operating without constraint, often referring to coasting in a vehicle or acting spontaneously without planning.

1. Live freely or without constraintsB2informal

   To live or act in a relaxed, unhurried, or carefree manner, often without taking on responsibilities.

   Viver livremente ou sem restrições

   • After graduation, he decided to freewheel for a year and travel the world.
   • She's been freewheeling through life without a steady job.
   • They freewheeled through their vacation, making no plans at all.

   Sinônimoscoastcruisedriftfloat

2. Coast in a vehicleB2formal

   To move or travel in a vehicle without using power, allowing momentum to carry it forward.

   Andar em ponto morto

   • He let the car freewheel down the gentle slope to save fuel.
   • The cyclist freewheeled down the hill, enjoying the breeze.
   • You can freewheel for a short distance before braking.

   Sinônimoscoastdriftglideroll

   Antônimosacceleratepowerpropel