camber

²camber

noun

Definition of CAMBER

1

: a slight convexity, arching, or curvature (as of a beam, deck, or road)

2

: the convexity of the curve of an airfoil from the leading edge to the trailing edge

3

: a setting of the wheels of an automotive vehicle closer together at the bottom than at the top

First Known Use of CAMBER

1823

Other Transportation Terms

corduroy, demurrage, milestone