flywheel

/ˈflaɪˌwil/
noun
  1. A heavy wheel in a machine that stores energy and keeps the machine running smoothly.
    • The mechanic replaced the old flywheel with a new one.
    • A broken flywheel can cause the whole machine to shake.
    • The engine's flywheel helps maintain a constant speed.
  2. Something that provides stability or momentum in a system or process.
    • Customer loyalty acts as a flywheel for the company's growth.
    • The team's early success became a flywheel, driving further achievements.
    • In business, a strong brand can be a flywheel that attracts more customers.
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