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Noun: flywheel  'flI,weel
  1. Regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smooths the operation of a reciprocating engine

Derived forms: flywheels

Type of: governor, regulator

Encyclopedia: Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel