camber

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verb

cam·​ber ˈkam-bər 

cambered; cambering ˈkam-b(ə-)riŋ 

intransitive verb

: to curve upward in the middle

transitive verb

1

: to arch slightly

2

: to impart camber to

camber

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noun

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

Examples of camber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

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 results of such tests yield vehicle suspension parameters, such as camber and toe, a measurement that determines how much the wheels are turned in or out from a straight-ahead position. —Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 9 June 2023

Most modern skis boast a degree of camber, which arches up under foot to help make quick transitions and adds lots of playfulness and pop. —Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2023

Thinking about this and the wheelbase issue led us to the extreme camber wheels. —IEEE Spectrum, 6 July 2017

There's no palpable change to the Rubicon's ride or off-road performance, but this change improves the camber stiffness, overall durability, and trail repairability of the rear axle. —Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 28 June 2023

There is very little camber change on jounce and rebound, so the cornering power is not as variable on an undulating surface as the 356. —Car and Driver, 27 Jan. 2023

The convertible comes with the Porsche Active Suspension Management system which can be used to adjust ride height, camber, track and anti-roll bar. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 May 2023

The combination of body roll and rear-suspension geometry forces the rear tires into camber angles that actually diminish their lateral adhesion. —Don Sherman, Car and Driver, 8 Mar. 2023

After 330 miles the body had settled half an inch along with the front springs taking up reverse camber and the rear springs considerably weakening. —Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 6 Mar. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Verb

French cambrer, from Middle French cambre curved, from Latin camur

First Known Use

Verb

1627, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun

1618, in the meaning defined at sense 1