freestyle

(frēstīl′)

adjective

Sports not limited to a specified style, pattern of movement, etc.

noun

    1. a freestyle competition
    2. Swimming a race in which contestants may use any stroke but most use the crawl
  1. a style of wrestling in which any hold or throw is allowed

See freestyle in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. A swimming event or leg of an event in which the contestants may choose any stroke.
    b. The crawl.
  2. A competition, as in figure skating, skiing, or surfing, in which any maneuver or movement is allowed and competitors are judged on their artistic expression, acrobatic skill, and athletic expertise.
  3. A style of wrestling in which all noninjurious holds or tactics are permitted.

Related Forms:

  • freeˈstyleˌ adverb & adj.
  • freeˈstylˌer noun

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