flywheel
What is another word for flywheel? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A heavy rotating wheel or mass that keeps a machine running at a steady speed, or stores energy, as the energy supplied or released varies.
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How to use flywheel
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
engine flywheel
heavy flywheel
flywheel energy storage
spinning flywheel
It is a technical term from engineering, used in everyday speech for engines.
Etymology
The word is a compound of fly and wheel.
Full origin of flywheel →Frequently asked questions
What does a flywheel do?
It is a rotating mass that helps keep a machine's speed within limits. It can also store energy.
How does a flywheel store energy?
It stores energy in its rotation. It takes in energy as it spins faster and releases it as it slows.
Is a flywheel a type of wheel?
Yes. It is a kind of wheel, one designed to hold rotational energy.
