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cam

The correct spelling is cam.

How to pronounce cam

[kæm]
noun

IPA: [kæm]

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The correct spelling is cam. A turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.
  2. 2.A curved wedge, movable about an axis, used for forcing or clamping two pieces together.
  3. 3.A ridge or mound of earth.
  4. 4.A camming device, a spring-loaded device for effecting a temporary belay in a rock crevice.
  5. 5.Camera.

verb

  1. 1.To go on webcam with someone.

adverb

  1. 1.Alternative form of kam

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