Definition of camber
cambered
;cambering
play \-b(ə-)riŋ\intransitive verb
: to curve upward in the middle
transitive verb
1 : to arch slightly
2 : to impart camber to
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Origin and Etymology of camber
French cambrer, from Medieval French cambre curved, from Latin camur
camber
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
CAMBER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of camber for English Language Learners
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: a slight downward curve from the middle to the sides of a surface (such as a road)
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