• Camber

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /ˈkæm.bÉ™/
    • US IPA: /ˈkæm.bÉš/

    Alternative forms

    Origin

    Old French cambre ("bent"), from Latin camurum, from camur ("arched").

    Full definition of camber

    Noun

    camber

    (uncountable)
    1. 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.
    2. The slope of a curved road created to minimize the effect of centrifugal force.
    3. (architecture) An upward concavity in the underside of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch.
    4. (automotive) 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.
    5. The curvature of an airfoil.
    6. (nautical) A small enclosed dock in which timber for masts (etc.) is kept to weather.

    Verb

    1. To curve upwards in the middle.
    2. To adjust the camber of the wheels of a vehicle.Because he cambered the tires too much, he had less control on the turns.
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