flywheel

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Definitions

noun

A rotating mass used to maintain the speed of a machine within certain limits while the machine receives or releases energy at a varying rate.

Related words

Synonyms

wheel flying flyer driving steering volante floating hang saucer leaflet fly footwheel drive wheel windwheel whorl balance wheel

Associated

shyster crankshaft pinion clutch fes crankcase gearbox crank pulley ropes magneto reciprocating

Rhymes

zeal puerile genteel reveal keel peal surreal feel appeal heel

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