camber

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verb

cam·​ber ˈkam-bər 

cambered; cambering ˈkam-b(ə-)riŋ 

intransitive verb

: to curve upward in the middle

transitive verb

1

: to arch slightly

2

: to impart camber to

camber

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noun

1

: a slight convexity, arching, or curvature (as of a beam, deck, or road)

2

: the convexity of the curve of an airfoil from the leading edge to the trailing edge

3

: a setting of the wheels of an automotive vehicle closer together at the bottom than at the top

Examples of camber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

All four motors are mounted to the frame and connected to the wheels via dual-joint driveshafts that, even at full compression, keep the wheel camber the same, according to Mercedes. —Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 24 Apr. 2024

Most skis now offer a combo of both rocker angles at the tip and tail and camber underfoot, making the ski easier to use than the older models that had a modest (if any) variation in their profile. —Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2023

Noun

Tip-to-tail carbon construction keeps this board light and snappy, while its directional twin shape, sintered base, and responsive camber profile make this a true do-it-all machine. —Outside Online, 21 Nov. 2024

It’s still designed with the same aggressive C3 camber for high-speed lines and the occasional freestyle romp. —Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb

French cambrer, from Middle French cambre curved, from Latin camur

First Known Use

Verb

1627, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun

1618, in the meaning defined at sense 1