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Word: camber (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • A slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, a beam, roof deck, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides.
  • A vertical alignment of the wheels of a road vehicle with positive camber signifying that the wheels are closer together at the bottom than at the top.
  • nautical A small enclosed dock in which timber for masts (etc.) is kept to weather.
  • The curvature of an airfoil.
  • The slope of a curved road created to minimize the effect of centrifugal force.

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Verb:

  • To adjust the '''camber''' of the wheels of a vehicle.
  • To curve upwards in the middle.

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