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camber

The correct spelling is camber.

How to pronounce camber

/ˈkæm.bə/
noun

IPA: /ˈkæm.bə/

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The correct spelling is camber. A slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, beam, roof, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides. For example: "Because he cambered the tires too much, he had less control on the turns."

Usage Examples

Because he cambered the tires too much, he had less control on the turns.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, beam, roof, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides.
  2. 2.The slope of a curved road created to minimize the effect of centrifugal force.
  3. 3.An upward concavity in the underside of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch.
  4. 4.The alignment on the roll axis of the wheels of a road vehicle, where positive camber signifies that the wheels are closer together at the bottom than the top.
  5. 5.The curvature of an airfoil.

verb

  1. 1.To curve upwards in the middle.
  2. 2.To adjust the camber of the wheels of a vehicle.

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