CAMBER
/ˈkæm.bə/
12
Scrabble
15
WWF
C(3) A(1) M(3) B(3) E(1) R(1)
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Definition
/ˈkæm.bə/
noun
- 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.
- The slope of a curved road created to minimize the effect of centrifugal force.
- An upward concavity in the underside of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch.
- 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.
- The curvature of an airfoil.
verb
- To curve upwards in the middle.
- To adjust the camber of the wheels of a vehicle.“Because he cambered the tires too much, he had less control on the turns.”
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: CAMBER-S
