flywheel

🇺🇸 /ˈflaɪwiːl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈflaɪwiːl/
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noun
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a big wheel in engines or machines that helps them run smoothly and keep the same speed

The engineer checked the flywheel to ensure the engine runs smoothly.

translation

n. a big wheel in engines or machines that helps them run smoothly and keep the same speed

Word Forms

Plural flywheels