noun Download 🔗Share A slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, beam, roof, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides. Examples : "The slight camber of the sidewalk helps the rainwater drain away quickly. " architecture technical building vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The slope of a curved road created to minimize the effect of centrifugal force. Examples : "The road's slight camber helped the bus stay stable as it rounded the sharp corner. " technical vehicle physics traffic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An upward concavity in the underside of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch. Examples : "The bridge designer included a slight camber in the road deck so that it wouldn't appear to sag over the long span. " architecture building technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The alignment on the roll axis of the wheels of a road vehicle, where positive camber signifies that the wheels are closer together at the bottom than the top. Examples : "The mechanic adjusted the camber of the race car's wheels, making the top of the tires angle slightly inward for better cornering. " vehicle technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The curvature of an airfoil. Examples : "The airplane's camber allowed for smooth flight. " technical vehicle physics science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small enclosed dock in which timber for masts (etc.) is kept to weather. Examples : "The ship's crew stored the timber for the new masts in the small camber. " nautical building architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To curve upwards in the middle. Examples : "The architect designed the bridge to camber slightly, allowing water to drain easily and increasing its strength. " architecture technical vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To adjust the camber of the wheels of a vehicle. Examples : "Because he cambered the tires too much, he had less control on the turns." vehicle technical machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
