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cam

[kæm]

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noun

A turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.

Examples :

"The sewing machine uses a cam to precisely move the needle up and down. "

technical machine part device technology

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noun

A curved wedge, movable about an axis, used for forcing or clamping two pieces together.

Examples :

"The woodworking vise uses a cam to quickly and firmly clamp the piece of wood in place. "

machine device part technical

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noun

A ridge or mound of earth.

Examples :

"The children loved to climb the grassy cam in the park. "

geology environment nature

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noun

A camming device, a spring-loaded device for effecting a temporary belay in a rock crevice.

Examples :

"The rock climber placed a cam securely in the crack, giving him a safe point to clip his rope. "

sport technical device

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noun

Examples :

""Did you see the funny video of the cat on the security cam?" "

technology electronics media device communication

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verb

To go on webcam with someone.

Examples :

""My niece likes to cam with her best friend every evening after finishing her homework." "

communication internet technology media computing entertainment

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adverb

Alternative form of kam

Examples :

"Since "cam" is an alternative form of "kam" and "kam" (according to Merriam-Webster) is defined as "crooked; wrong; awry", here's a suitable sentence: "The picture frame hung cam on the wall, so I straightened it." "