free-running
adjective
(of a mechanism, material, etc) moving smoothly and uninterruptedly
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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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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 ● Jan. 22, 2023
Hale, 20, who got into rooftopping through parkour, or free-running, acknowledges that its growing popularity poses new challenges.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 25, 2017
Two pilot culls have been given the provisional go-ahead in Gloucestershire and Somerset, which will involve the shooting of free-running badgers over large areas for the next four years.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2012
Mostly, though, it was Rodgers and his free-running, sure-handed receivers who tormented the Falcons.
From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2011
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
Habibi, meanwhile, uses divided Gaza as a romantic backdrop, Man Without A Cellphone is a pan-ethnic social comedy, and Bristol/Gaza ties are reinforced by a free running event and screening.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 1, 2012
I was using light tackle, and of course trolling, with the reel free running, except for my thumb.
From Tales of Fishes by Zane Grey
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