noun🔗ShareA 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. "machinetechnicaltechnologypartdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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. "machinetechnicaldevicepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA ridge or mound of earth."The farmer carefully plowed around the small cams of earth near the rose bushes. "geologygeographyenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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. "sporttechnicalitemdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCamera."The school installed security cams in the hallways for safety. "technologyelectronicsdevicemediacommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
