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Meaning of camber arch

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

camber

Pronunciation:/ˈkæm.bə//ˈkæm.bɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, beam, roof, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides.

  2. The slope of a curved road created to minimize the effect of centrifugal force.

  3. An upward concavity in the underside of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch.

  4. The alignment on the roll axis of the wheels of a road vehicle, where positive camber signifies that the wheels are closer together at the bottom than the top.

verb

Definitions

  1. To curve upwards in the middle.

  2. To adjust the camber of the wheels of a vehicle.

    Example: Because he cambered the tires too much, he had less control on the turns.