You might not like it, but free climbing (no scare quotes required) is a defined term. It means climbing without the aid of ropes, except for safety. (Climbing without ropes is usually called free solo.)
Aid climbing means using ropes as aid - you can pull yourself up on ropes (and associated tools).
Quibble about the details as much as you like, it is still the hardest multipitch, bigwall, free climb ever achieved.
Aid climbing means using ropes as aid - you can pull yourself up on ropes (and associated tools).
Quibble about the details as much as you like, it is still the hardest multipitch, bigwall, free climb ever achieved.