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fly wheel

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun fly wheel has 1 sense
  1. flywheel - regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smoothes the operation of a reciprocating engine
    --1 is a kind of regulator

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Fly Wheel

Definition:

A flywheel is a heavy wheel that stores rotational energy and aids in maintaining a constant speed or delivering a burst of power in a machine.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: A heavy wheel used in machines

Sense 2: A device used in gym equipment

Usages:

Usage 1: The flywheel in the engine helped to smooth out the power delivery.

Usage 2: The flywheel on the exercise bike provided resistance for a more effective workout.

Sample Sentences:

1. The mechanic repaired the flywheel in the car's engine.

2. It takes a lot of effort to get the flywheel on the exercise bike moving.

3. The flywheel on the lathe helped to maintain a constant cutting speed.

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