1. camber(n = noun.shape) - a slight convexity (as of the surface of a road);
is a kind of convex shape, convexity
Derived form verb camber1
2. camber(n = noun.object) bank, cant - a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force;
is a kind of incline, side, slope
Derived form verb camber1
3. camber(n = noun.act) - the alignment of the wheels of a motor vehicle closer together at the bottom than at the top;
is a kind of alignment
camber(v = verb.motion) - curve upward in the middle;
is one way to arc, arch, curve
Derived forms noun camber2, noun camber1
Sample sentences:
Something ----s; Somebody ----s something
1. An upward convexity of a deck or other surface; as, she has a high camber (said of a vessel having an unusual convexity of deck). [1913 Webster]
2. An upward concavity in the under side of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch. See Hogback. [1913 Webster]
To cut bend to an upward curve; to construct, as a deck, with an upward curve. [1913 Webster]
To curve upward. [1913 Webster]
camber, n. & v.
--n.
1 the slightly convex or arched shape of the surface of a road, ship's deck, aircraft wing, etc.
2 the slight sideways inclination of the front wheel of a motor vehicle.
--v.
1 intr. (of a surface) have a camber.
2 tr. give a camber to; build with a camber.
Etymology:
F cambre arched f. L camurus curved inwards
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