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Flywheel

Definition:

A flywheel is a mechanical device used to store rotational energy and maintain a consistent speed of a machine or system.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb

Senses:

Noun:

1. A heavy wheel typically made of metal, attached to a shaft, and used in machinery to store kinetic energy.

2. A rotating disc in a mechanical watch or clock that regulates and maintains its accuracy.

Verb (intransitive):

1. To move or operate with a steady, rolling motion.

2. To continue or develop with increasing momentum.

Verb (transitive):

1. To impart rotational energy or motion to something using a flywheel.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The heavy flywheel of the engine ensures a smooth and consistent power output.
2. The flywheel in the mechanical clock keeps the time accurate.

Verb (intransitive):

1. The bicycle flew down the hill, its wheels flywheeling effortlessly.
2. His career started slowly, but soon it flywheeled into a series of successes.

Verb (transitive):

1. The motorist flywheeled the engine to get it started.

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