Cryptic crossword clue
Go effortlessly by bicycle to coast 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FREEWHEEL

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What does FREEWHEEL mean?

FREEWHEEL noun
  1. A device in a transmission that disengages the driveshaft from the driven shaft when the driven shaft rotates faster than the driveshaft.
FREEWHEEL verb
  1. (of a gear) To continue spinning after disengagement.
  2. (of a cyclist) To ride a bicycle without pedalling, e.g. downhill.
  3. (of a motorist) To operate a motor vehicle which is coasting without power, e.g. downhill.
  4. (by extension) To operate free from constraints.

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