freestyle
ˈfriːˌstaɪl
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Definition of freestyle - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
rap musicUSimprovised rapping during a performanceUS
  • The rapper impressed everyone with his freestyle.
2.
pool racingTECH.swimming race where any stroke is allowedTECH.
  • She won the freestyle at the swim meet.
3.
mat grapplingTECH.wrestling style allowing any non-injurious holdsTECH.
  • He competed in freestyle wrestling at the Olympics.
catch-as-catch-can grappling open

Verb

1.
improv danceintr.dance without a set routineintr.
  • She decided to freestyle at the party.
ad-lib improvise
2.
musictr./intr.improvise lyrics in rap musictr./intr.
  • He loves to freestyle during live performances.
ad-lib improvise
3.
sportsintr.ski without following a set courseintr.
  • They decided to freestyle down the mountain.
ad-lib improvise
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Expressions with freestyle

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skiing with tricks, jumps, and acrobatic moves
Freestyle skiing includes flips and spins on the slopes.
style of amateur wrestling allowing leg holds and attacks
In freestyle wrestling, he used a leg hold to gain an advantage over his opponent..
sport where dogs perform routines with handlers
Canine freestyle requires creativity and teamwork between dog and handler.

Origin of freestyle

English, free (not restricted) + style (manner)

Terms with freestyle included in their meaning

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freestyle
swimming stroke done face down with alternating arm strokes and kicks
sports
related to a freestyle figure skating program
freestyle skiing
related to skiing backwards
sports
specialist in aerials in freestyle skiing
sports
related to a freestyle wrestling style
sports
related to freestyle sports competitions
martial arts
freestyle sparring in martial arts
sports
form of freestyle wrestling from Mexico

Examples of freestyle in a sentence

  • The crowd cheered for her amazing freestyle.
  • He excelled in the freestyle during practice.
  • Freestyle is her favorite swimming event.
  • Freestyle is his favorite wrestling category.
  • The tournament featured a thrilling freestyle match.
  • His freestyle dance moves were incredible.

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  1. French:freestyle, improviser, ...
  2. German:Freestyle, frei tanzen, ...
  3. Italian:freestyle, improvvisare, ...
  4. Spanish:improvisación, improvisar, ...
  5. Portuguese:freestyle, improvisar, ...
  6. Chinese:即兴说唱, 自由舞动, ...
  7. Japanese:フリースタイル, 即興で踊る, ...
  8. Arabic:فْرِي سْتَايْل, رَقَصَ حُرّاً, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּרִיסְטַייל, לְאַלְתֵּר בְּרִיקּוּד, ...
  10. Russian:фристайл, импровизировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фрістайл, імпровізувати, ...
  12. Hindi:फ्रीस्टाइल, फ्रीस्टाइल करना, ...

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