free-style

Noun

freestyle (countable and uncountable, plural freestyles)

1. A swimming event in which the contestants may choose any stroke.
2. (broadly) The swimming stroke commonly referred to as the front crawl or the Australian crawl.
3. A cross-country skiing event in which the competitors may choose any style of skiing.
4. (broadly) The skiing style commonly referred to as skating.
5. A style of wrestling in which any non-injurious holds are permitted.
6. A form of rapping in which the emcee makes up lyrics while performing.
   • In the world of hip hop, many freestyle artists have been known to speak, “Check one, check two!” into the microphone. The phrasing serves two purposes: (1) to put the freestyle artist on rhythm with the beat and (2) […]2014, Michael W. Waters, Freestyle: Reflections on Faith, Family, Justice, and Pop Culture, Fresh Air Books, →ISBN

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