Kick wheel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003172",
  "term": "Kick wheel",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A traditional pottery wheel powered by the potter's foot, which kicks a flywheel to generate rotational momentum. The flywheel is connected to a shaft that spins the wheel head, allowing the potter to shape clay with both hands. This type of wheel provides a direct tactile connection between the potter and the clay, offering precise control over speed and torque.",
  "synonyms": [
    "pottery wheel"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial ceramics",
  "references": [
    "The Potter's Wheel (Smith College Museum of Ancient Inventions)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Trittrad",
    "es": "torno de patada",
    "fr": "tour à pied"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/kick-wheel/"
}