noun
freewheel
Mechanical device that allows a driven shaft to spin faster than the driving shaft, commonly found in bicycles and some automotive transmissions.
自転車の後輪にはフリーホイールが付いている。
The rear wheel of a bicycle has a freewheel.
フリーホイールが故障すると、ペダルを漕いでも進まなくなる。
If the freewheel breaks, pedaling won't move the bike forward.