flywheel
nounUK /ˈflaɪ.wiːl/
US /ˈflaɪ.wiːl/
A flywheel is a heavy wheel that keeps a machine spinning smoothly.
The old steam engine used a big flywheel to keep running steadily.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person or thing that provides stability or continuity in a system or organization.
She was the flywheel of the team, keeping everyone focused during tough times.
3. In business, a self-reinforcing cycle in which success in one area fuels growth in another.
The company's marketing flywheel turned happy customers into new customers.
4. A heavy wheel used in vehicles to store rotational energy and smooth out engine power delivery.
The mechanic replaced the worn flywheel to fix the car's rough shifting.