Cycle Downhill Without Turning the Pedals

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Larger than Life, Group 2143, Puzzle 2 (Black Holes).

Question is: Cycle Downhill Without Turning the Pedals

and the answer is: FREEWHEEL

Word Meaning:

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

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