'flywheel' definitions:
Definition of 'flywheel'
(from WordNet)
noun
Regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smooths the operation of a reciprocating engine
Definition of 'flywheel'
From: GCIDE
- flywheel \flywheel\ n. A heavy wheel or disk which stores kinetic energy by rotating on a shaft, and by its momentum smoothes the operation of a reciprocating engine by reducing fluctuations of speed. It is used in certain types of machinery, such as automobiles. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]
- Note: Flywheels rotating at high speed have also been proposed as a means to store kinetic energy for use as a low-polluting source of energy in vehicles. [PJC]