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Camber Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Camber
(v. t.)
To cut bend to an upward curve; to construct, as a deck, with an upward curve.
(v. i.)
To curve upward.
(n.)
An upward convexity of a deck or other surface; as, she has a high camber (said of a vessel having an unusual convexity of deck).
(n.)
An upward concavity in the under side of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch. See Hogback.
(v. t.)
To cut bend to an upward curve; to construct, as a deck, with an upward curve.
(v. i.)
To curve upward.
(n.)
An upward convexity of a deck or other surface; as, she has a high camber (said of a vessel having an unusual convexity of deck).
(n.)
An upward concavity in the under side of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch. See Hogback.
| WordNet 2.0 |
camber
Noun
1. a slight convexity (as of the surface of a road)
(hypernym) convex shape, convexity
2. a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force
(synonym) bank, cant
(hypernym) slope, incline, side
3. the alignment of the wheels of a motor vehicle closer together at the bottom than at the top
(hypernym) alignment
Verb
1. curve upward in the middle
(hypernym) arch, curve, arc
Noun
1. a slight convexity (as of the surface of a road)
(hypernym) convex shape, convexity
2. a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force
(synonym) bank, cant
(hypernym) slope, incline, side
3. the alignment of the wheels of a motor vehicle closer together at the bottom than at the top
(hypernym) alignment
Verb
1. curve upward in the middle
(hypernym) arch, curve, arc
| hEnglish - advanced version |
camber
camber
\cam"ber\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. cambered (?); p. pr. & vb. n. cambering.] to cut bend to an upward curve; to construct, as a deck, with an upward curve.
camber
\cam"ber\, v. i. to curve upward.
camber
\cam"ber\ (?), n. [of. cambre bent, curved; akin to f. cambrer to vault, to bend, fr. l. camerare to arch over, fr. camera vault, arch. see chamber, and cf. camerate.]
1. (shipbuilding) an upward convexity of a deck or other surface; as, she has a high camber (said of a vessel having an unusual convexity of deck).
2. (arch.) an upward concavity in the under side of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch. see hogback.
camber
arch (arch.), an arch whose intrados, though apparently straight, has a slightly concave curve upward.
camber
beam (arch.), a beam whose under side has a concave curve upward.
camber
n
1. a slight convexity (as of the surface of a road)
2. a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force [syn: bank, cant]
3. the alignment of the wheels of a motor vehicle closer together at the bottom than at the top v : curve upward in the middle
similar words(2)
camber beam
camber arch
camber
\cam"ber\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. cambered (?); p. pr. & vb. n. cambering.] to cut bend to an upward curve; to construct, as a deck, with an upward curve.
camber
\cam"ber\, v. i. to curve upward.
camber
\cam"ber\ (?), n. [of. cambre bent, curved; akin to f. cambrer to vault, to bend, fr. l. camerare to arch over, fr. camera vault, arch. see chamber, and cf. camerate.]
1. (shipbuilding) an upward convexity of a deck or other surface; as, she has a high camber (said of a vessel having an unusual convexity of deck).
2. (arch.) an upward concavity in the under side of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch. see hogback.
camber
arch (arch.), an arch whose intrados, though apparently straight, has a slightly concave curve upward.
camber
beam (arch.), a beam whose under side has a concave curve upward.
camber
n
1. a slight convexity (as of the surface of a road)
2. a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force [syn: bank, cant]
3. the alignment of the wheels of a motor vehicle closer together at the bottom than at the top v : curve upward in the middle
similar words(2)
camber beam
camber arch
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
camber
cuaire
cuaire
Camber Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| UK Post Codes and Counties |
Camber
County: East Sussex
Post Code: TN31
County: East Sussex
Post Code: TN31
Camber Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Camber
A wheel alignment adjustment of the inward or outward tilt on the top of the wheel when viewed from the front of the vehicle. Tipping the top of the wheel center line outward produces positive camber. Tipping the wheel center line inward at the top produces negative camber. When the camber is positive, the tops of the tires are further apart than the bottom. Correct camber improves handling and cuts tire wear.
A wheel alignment adjustment of the inward or outward tilt on the top of the wheel when viewed from the front of the vehicle. Tipping the top of the wheel center line outward produces positive camber. Tipping the wheel center line inward at the top produces negative camber. When the camber is positive, the tops of the tires are further apart than the bottom. Correct camber improves handling and cuts tire wear.
Camber Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| maritime&shipping&trade |
Camber
Slightly arched form of container-floors to strengthen the construction.
Slightly arched form of container-floors to strengthen the construction.
| Glossary Of Windsurfing Terminology |
Camber
The amount of fullness, depth or 'belly' in a sail.
The amount of fullness, depth or 'belly' in a sail.
Camber Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Camber
aberala-tchakat (aero.); abru-tchakat (eng., mech.)
aberala-tchakat (aero.); abru-tchakat (eng., mech.)
Camber Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Camber
Camber may refer to a variety of curvatures and angles:
- Camber angle in automobile technology
- In the steel industry, the concavity of rolls. Hot rolling uses positive camber (concave rolls), while cold rolling uses negative camber (convex).
- Camber (aerodynamics), the asymmetry between the top and bottom curves of an aerofoil
- In road construction, the convex curvature of a road
- In architecture and building construction, the upward curvature of a joist or joist girder, intended to compensate for deflection due to loading
- In skiing, the curvature in the base of a ski
- The curvature of a bow (music) used to play certain string instruments, or the curvature of the fingerboard
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