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• Freewheel — For information about the bicycle component, see Cogset. Freewheel mechanism …   Wikipedia

• Freewheel — Free wheel , v. i. 1. (a) Of a freewheel cycle, to run on while the pedals are held still. (b) Of a person, to ride a cycle of this manner; to coast in a vehicle having a freewheel. To ride a freewheel cycle. [WordNet sense 2] [Webster 1913 Suppl …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Freewheel — Free wheel , n. (Mach.) A clutch fitted in the rear hub of a cycle, which engages the rear sprocket with the rear wheel when the pedals are rotated forwards, but permits the rear wheel to run on free from the rear sprocket when the pedals are… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• clutch — clutch1 clutchingly, adv. clutchy, adj. /kluch/, v.t. 1. to seize with or as with the hands or claws; snatch: The bird swooped down and clutched its prey with its claws. 2. to grip or hold tightly or firmly: She clutched the child s hand as they… …   Universalium

• Clutch — For other uses, see Clutch (disambiguation). Rear side of a Ford V6 engine, looking at the clutch housing on the flywheel …   Wikipedia

• freewheel — /ˈfriwil / (say freeweel) noun 1. an overrunning clutch device in connection with the transmission gearbox of a motor vehicle which automatically disengages the drive shaft whenever it tends to rotate more rapidly than the shaft driving it. 2. a… …  

• freewheel — I noun a clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting) • Hypernyms: ↑clutch II verb 1. live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely My son drifted around for years in California before going to law… …   Useful english dictionary

• freewheel — [1] Usually refers to the action of a vehicle on a downgrade when the overdrive over running clutch is slipping with a resultant loss of engine braking. This condition will occur only after the overdrive unit is engaged but before the balk ring… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• freewheel — I. noun Date: 1930 a clutch fitted in the rear hub of a bicycle that permits the rear wheel to run on free from the rear sprocket when the pedals are stopped II. intransitive verb Date: 1903 1. to roll along freely independent of a gear 2. to… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• Sprag clutch — One way bearing combining sprags and bearing rollers in one race A sprag clutch is a one way freewheel clutch. It resembles a roller bearing, but instead of cylindrical rollers, non revolving asymmetric figure of eight shaped sprags are used.… …   Wikipedia

• sprag clutch — A mechanical clutch used in reciprocating engines and direct shaft turbine engines. It helps remove the load of the rotor when the engine is being started. In helicopters, it allows the engine to drive the rotor, but when the engine power is… …   Aviation dictionary