ALL meanings of freewheeling
free·wheel·ing
F f - adjective freewheeling operating in the manner of a freewheel. 1
- adjective freewheeling (of a person) moving about freely, independently, or irresponsibly. 1
- adjective freewheeling (of words, remarks, actions, etc.) unrestrained; irresponsible: Loose, freewheeling charges were traded during the argument. 1
- noun freewheeling a device in the transmission of a motor vehicle that automatically disengages the drive shaft whenever it begins to turn more rapidly than the engine. 1
- noun freewheeling a form of rear bicycle wheel that has a device freeing it from the driving mechanism, as when the pedals are stopped in coasting. 1
- verb without object freewheeling (of a vehicle or its operator) to coast with the wheels disengaged from the driving mechanism. 1
- verb without object freewheeling to move or function freely, independently, unconcernedly, or the like (often followed by about, through, around, etc.): The two friends freewheeled around the country after graduation. 1
- noun freewheeling Present participle of freewheel. 1
- adjective freewheeling independent, free 1
- adjective freewheeling If you refer to someone's freewheeling lifestyle or attitudes, you mean that they behave in a casual, relaxed way without feeling restricted by rules or accepted ways of doing things. 0
- adjective freewheeling relating to, operating as, or having a freewheel; coasting 0
- adjective freewheeling free of restraints; carefree or uninhibited 0
- adjective freewheeling of or having a freewheel 0
- adjective freewheeling unrestrained in manner, actions, etc.; uninhibited 0