flywheel
pronunciation
How to pronounce flywheel in British English:
UK [ˈflaɪwi:l]
How to pronounce flywheel in American English:
US [ˈflaɪˌhwil, -ˌwil]
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- Noun:
- regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smoothes the operation of a reciprocating engine
Word Origin
- flywheel (n.)
- also fly-wheel, "heavy-rimmed revolving wheel to regulate motion," 1784, from fly (n.) "speed-regulating device" (1590s, from fly (v.1)) + wheel (n.).
Example
- 1. When extra power is required , the flywheel is connected to the car 's rear wheels .
- 2. Remove flywheel removing and installing flywheel .
- 3. Removing and installing single-mass flywheel .
- 4. Removing and installing dual-mass flywheel .
- 5. Fit flywheel with new screws .