Freewheel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006995",
  "term": "Freewheel",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A mechanism that allows a shaft or component to rotate freely in one direction while engaging to transmit power in the opposite direction. This device disengages the driven component from the driving component when the driving component slows down or stops. It is commonly found in bicycle drivetrains and some industrial machinery.",
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "see_also": [
    "overdrive"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Freilauf",
    "es": "rueda libre",
    "fr": "roue libre"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/freewheel/"
}