freewheel vs clutch

clutch vs freewheel

freewheel and clutch both are nouns.

freewheel and clutch both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
freewheel	Yes	No	Yes	No
clutch	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, clutch is a hypernym of freewheel; that is, clutch is a word with a broader meaning than freewheel:

freewheel: a clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting)
clutch: a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism

freewheel (noun)	clutch (noun)
a clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting)	the act of grasping
	a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism
	a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism
	a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand
	a collection of things or persons to be handled together
	a number of birds hatched at the same time
	a tense critical situation

freewheel (verb)	clutch (verb)
coast in a vehicle using the freewheel	affect
live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely	take into your hands deliberately
	hold firmly, usually with one's hands

Difference between freewheel and clutch

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