flywheel

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fly·wheel

noun \-ˌhwēl, -ˌwēl\

Definition of FLYWHEEL

: a heavy wheel for opposing and moderating by its inertia any fluctuation of speed in the machinery with which it revolves; also : a similar wheel used for storing kinetic energy (as for motive power)

First Known Use of FLYWHEEL

1784

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