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.
Meaning & usage
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.
The slope of a curved road created to minimize the effect of centrifugal force.
An upward concavity in the underside of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch.
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.
The curvature of an airfoil.
A small enclosed dock in which timber for masts (etc.) is kept to weather.
Where this word comes from
From Old French cambre (“bent”), from Latin camurum, from camur (“arched”).
To curve upwards in the middle.
To adjust the camber of the wheels of a vehicle.
Because he cambered the tires too much, he had less control on the turns.
Where this word comes from
From Old French cambre (“bent”), from Latin camurum, from camur (“arched”).
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