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camber

UK
/ˈkæmbə/
US
/ˈkæmbɚ/

Translations

cambernoun
cambers
pl
UK
/ˈkæmbə/
US
/ˈkæmbɚ/
déversEn voirie et génie civil, pente transversale légère d’une chaussée ou d’une surface pour l’écoulement de l’eau.
The camber of the road helps to drain water away from the surface.
Le dévers de la route aide à évacuer l’eau de la surface.
carrossageEn mécanique automobile, angle des roues par rapport à la verticale.
Adjusting the camber of the car's wheels improved its cornering ability.
Le réglage du carrossage des roues de la voiture a amélioré sa tenue de route en virage.
cambrureEn aéronautique et en géométrie des surfaces, courbure légèrement bombée.
The camber of the wing is crucial for the plane's aerodynamic performance.
La cambrure de l’aile est cruciale pour les performances aérodynamiques de l’avion.
Synonyms
curve
arch
incline
bend
slope
camberverb
cambered
Past Simple
cambered
Past Participle
cambering
Gerund
UK
/ˈkæmbə/
US
/ˈkæmbɚ/
cambrerS’emploie pour une courbure légère d’une surface.
The road was designed to camber to allow for better drainage.
La route a été conçue pour se cambrer afin de permettre un meilleur drainage.
Additional translations
bomberPour donner une forme légèrement convexe à une surface.
Synonyms
tilt
warp
bend
curve
arch
camberadjective
Used attributively in terms such as "camber angle" or "camber adjustment"; functions adjectivally to describe something related to camber.
de carrossageSe dit surtout d’un réglage ou d’un angle de roue en automobile.
Correct camber adjustment is essential for high-performance racing cars.
Un réglage de carrossage correct est essentiel pour les voitures de course hautes performances.
Additional translations
bombéPour une surface présentant une légère courbure convexe.
Synonyms
arching
bent
arched-over
rounded
arched-up
bowed
convex
curved
arched
cambered

Definitions

cambernoun
A slight arching, upward curve, or convexity, especially in a road or other surface.
The camber of the road helps to drain water away from the surface.
The slight upward curve of an aircraft wing, which helps to provide lift.
The camber of the wing is crucial for the plane's aerodynamic performance.
A measure of the angle of the wheels of a vehicle, which can affect handling and tire wear.
Adjusting the camber of the car's wheels improved its cornering ability.
camberverb
To arch or curve slightly.
The road was designed to camber to allow for better drainage.
To cause a surface to have a slight convex curve.
The carpenter cambered the tabletop to ensure water would run off easily.
camberadjective
Attributive: relating to or denoting a camber, especially the curvature or wheel angle of a vehicle or surface.
Correct camber adjustment is essential for high-performance racing cars.
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