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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This year, visitors to Shropshire can enjoy parkour and free-running, football, synchronised swimming and wall-climbing.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2024
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
The best arrow in Bob Baffert’s quill, Cupid is a free-running colt but also a lightly raced one.
From New York Times ● Apr. 3, 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
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
The white ranchmen in the valley were all fencing in their lands; no more free running of stock.
From Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson
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