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
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Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 24 Apr. 2024
Most skis now offer a combo of both rocker angles at the tip and tail and camber underfoot, making the ski easier to use than the older models that had a modest (if any) variation in their profile.
—Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2023
Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
The nordic-style rocker camber is designed with soft snow in mind.
—Katie Bradish, Outside Online, 15 Jan. 2025
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Verb
All four motors are mounted to the frame and connected to the wheels via dual-joint driveshafts that, even at full compression, keep the wheel camber the same, according to Mercedes.
—Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 24 Apr. 2024
Most skis now offer a combo of both rocker angles at the tip and tail and camber underfoot, making the ski easier to use than the older models that had a modest (if any) variation in their profile.
—Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2023
Noun
The car’s ride height, compression, rebound, camber, and toe-in are all adjustable.
—Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
The nordic-style rocker camber is designed with soft snow in mind.
—Katie Bradish, Outside Online, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Camber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camber. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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