noun🔗ShareNockenA turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it."The engine used cams to push the valves open and closed, controlling the flow of fuel and air. "Der Motor verwendete Nocken, um die Ventile zu öffnen und zu schließen und so den Fluss von Kraftstoff und Luft zu steuern.machinetechnicaltechnologypartdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNockenA curved wedge, movable about an axis, used for forcing or clamping two pieces together."The craftsman used cams to tightly clamp the wooden boards together while the glue dried. "Der Handwerker benutzte Nocken, um die Holzbretter fest zusammenzuklemmen, während der Kleber trocknete.machinetechnicaldevicepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareErdhügel, HügelA ridge or mound of earth."The farmer carefully plowed around the small cams of earth near the rose bushes. "Der Bauer pflügte vorsichtig um die kleinen Erdhügel herum, die sich in der Nähe der Rosenbüsche befanden.geologygeographyenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKlemmgerätA camming device, a spring-loaded device for effecting a temporary belay in a rock crevice."The climber carefully placed two cams in the crack to protect himself as he moved up the rock face. "Der Kletterer platzierte vorsichtig zwei Klemmgeräte in den Riss, um sich zu sichern, als er die Felswand hinaufstieg.sporttechnicalitemdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKameraCamera."The school installed security cams in the hallways for safety. "Die Schule installierte Sicherheitskameras in den Fluren zur Sicherheit.technologyelectronicsdevicemediacommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
