free-running
adjective
(of a mechanism, material, etc) moving smoothly and uninterruptedly
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free-running
1 Britishadjective
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(of a mechanism, material, etc) moving smoothly and uninterruptedly
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electronics of or relating to a periodic signal that is not synchronized to a timing source
free-running interference produces moving patterns on a television screen
free running
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noun
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He was not the only free-running forward on show.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2025
Five minutes later, a free-running Fountas missed the far corner by a whisker.
From Washington Post ● May 18, 2022
Thierry Henry, affected for a while by a first-minute head knock, had a splendid, free-running spell after the interval and compelled Buffon to an important stop.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 25, 2018
Cupid is a free-running colt but also a lightly raced one.
From New York Times ● Apr. 10, 2016
He paused near Tom and spun one of the free-running wheels of the buckboard, and he inspected Tom as though he saw him for the first time.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Parkrun has become a hugely popular free running and walking, external activity across the UK.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
At the last second, George Kittle broke free running deep, Purdy threw across his body and Kittle made a juggling catch that sparked San Francisco’s only touchdown drive.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 22, 2023
For example, you could work in a stunt gym or free running gym.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2022
Children are not left out, with the martyrs' story told by finger puppets in part of a packed programme that also has free running, circus skills and five-a-side football.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 8, 2011
On top of my mail next morning lay a small envelope, unstamped, and addressed to me in a free running hand.
From The House of a Thousand Candles by Nicholson, Meredith
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