camshaft

noun

cam·​shaft ˈkam-ˌshaft 

: a shaft to which a cam is fastened or of which a cam forms an integral part

Examples of camshaft in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The variable camshaft timing solenoids were caked with spent bearing debris; removing the timing chain cover revealed a pool of silvery gunk that collected at the bottom; and the oil pan is shinier than a spoon in the sun. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 4 Nov. 2026

Triumph Triumph has also revised the camshaft design to deliver a more gradual valve-opening action. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

That required doubling the engine speed to a heady 3,800 rpm, replacing the pushrod valves with double overhead camshafts for better control over timing, and moving to direct fuel injection at much higher pressure than the production engine. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026

The key is to use oil that contains adequate ZDDP (zinc), which protects the camshaft and lifters in flat-tappet engines. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for camshaft

• abaft
• aircraft
• crankshaft
• downdraft
• engraft
• priestcraft
• redraft
• schoolcraft
• spacecraft
• stagecraft
• statecraft
• updraft

Kids Definition

camshaft

noun

cam·​shaft ˈkam-ˌshaft 

: a shaft to which a cam is fastened or of which a cam forms a part