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
noun
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This year, visitors to Shropshire can enjoy parkour and free-running, football, synchronised swimming and wall-climbing.
From BBC
Elaborating on the implications of these findings, Dr. Kim says, "The proposed CFD-based model can provide a valuable contribution to enhancing the safety of autonomous marine navigation. Moreover, it can also offer low-cost alternatives to model-scale free-running experiments or full-scale sea trials."
From Science Daily
The last first-half threat by the United States came in stoppage time when Pulisic lifted a free kick to free-running McKennie on the left side of the box.
From Washington Post
Purdy saw it — he had kept his eyes upfield, and he let a vector go straight to his free-running tight end.
From Washington Post
Five minutes later, a free-running Fountas missed the far corner by a whisker.
From Washington Post
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