freestyle

freestyle
freestyler, n.
/free"stuyl'/, n.
1. Swimming.
a. competition in which any of the standard strokes may be used, according to the swimmer's choice.
b. the crawl.
2. Wrestling. catch-as-catch-can.
3. (in other sports) a performance or routine featuring relatively free, unrestricted movement or intended to demonstrate an individual's special skills or style, as in figure skating, gymnastics, or surfing.
[1930-35; FREE + STYLE]

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