camshaft

noun

cam·​shaft ˈkam-ˌshaft How to pronounce camshaft (audio)
: a shaft to which a cam is fastened or of which a cam forms an integral part

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Under the hood is a 2.7-liter inline six-cylinder making 200 horsepower, which has upgraded pistons, camshafts, and a cylinder head. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 May 2025 The Jaguar has a dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) engine producing 265 horsepower and a four-speed manual transmission. James Raia, Mercury News, 11 May 2025 Harley has also adjusted the camshaft profile to help generate chunky yet manageable torque at low RPMs, and that’s simply because the Road Glide RR is intended to be more linear for the roads. New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025 These include a high-capacity inner camshaft bearing and valve lifters, high-performance valve springs, and a high-volume oil pump. New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for camshaft

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First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of camshaft was in 1842

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“Camshaft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camshaft. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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camshaft

noun
cam·​shaft ˈkam-ˌshaft How to pronounce camshaft (audio)
: a shaft to which a cam is fastened or of which a cam forms a part

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