noun🔗ShareLevasA 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. "El motor usaba levas para empujar las válvulas para abrirse y cerrarse, controlando el flujo de combustible y aire.machinetechnicaltechnologypartdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLevasA 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. "El artesano usó levas para sujetar firmemente las tablas de madera mientras se secaba el pegamento.machinetechnicaldevicepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareColina, montículoA ridge or mound of earth."The farmer carefully plowed around the small cams of earth near the rose bushes. "El granjero aró cuidadosamente alrededor de los pequeños montículos de tierra cerca de los rosales.geologygeographyenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDispositivo de levaA 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. "El escalador colocó cuidadosamente dos dispositivos de leva en la grieta para protegerse mientras ascendía por la pared rocosa.sporttechnicalitemdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCámaraCamera."The school installed security cams in the hallways for safety. "La escuela instaló cámaras de seguridad en los pasillos por seguridad.technologyelectronicsdevicemediacommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
