— 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 ]