Found 3 items, similar to flywheel.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: flywheel roda gaya
English → English (WordNet) Definition: flywheel flywheel n : regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smoothes the operation of a reciprocating engine
English → English (gcide) Definition: flywheel 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]