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camber

UK
/ˈkæmbə/
US
/ˈkæmbɚ/

Translations

cambernoun
cambers
pl
UK
/ˈkæmbə/
US
/ˈkæmbɚ/
The camber of the road helps with drainage.
Изгиб дороги помогает с дренажем.
The camber of the wing affects the lift of the aircraft.
Выпуклость крыла влияет на подъемную силу самолета.
Additional translations
профиль
наклон
Synonyms
curve
incline
bend
slope
arch
camberverb
cambered
Past Simple
cambered
Past Participle
cambering
Gerund
UK
/ˈkæmbə/
US
/ˈkæmbɚ/
The road began to camber as we drove up the hill.
Дорога начала изгибаться, когда мы поднимались на холм.
Synonyms
bend
tilt
warp
curve
arch
camberadjective
Used attributively in terms such as "camber angle" or "camber adjustment"; functions adjectivally to describe something related to camber.
Synonyms
cambered
arched
curved
convex
bowed
arched-up
rounded
arched-over
bent
arching

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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