Flywheel
Flywheel noun - Regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smooths the operation of a reciprocating engine.
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Ratchet
Ratchet noun - Mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction.
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Flywheel and ratchet are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flywheel" instead a noun "Ratchet".
Nearby Words: ratcheted, ratcheting
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