"freeflow" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: free + flow Etymology templates: {{compound|en|free|flow}} free + flow Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} freeflow (uncountable)
  1. (attributively) A style of self-service restaurant or cafeteria where customers can select from various food items without waiting in a queue. Tags: attributive, uncountable
    Sense id: en-freeflow-en-noun-glNugwwS
  2. (underwater diving) In scuba diving, the situation where the diving regulator continues to supply air instead of cutting off the supply when the diver stops inhaling. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Underwater diving
    Sense id: en-freeflow-en-noun-I1qpInRb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 22 78 Topics: diving, hobbies, lifestyle, sports, underwater-diving

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