camber

== English == === Alternative forms === cambre (chiefly obsolete) === Etymology === From Old French cambre (“bent”), from Latin camurum, from camur (“arched”). === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkæm.bə/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkæm.bɚ/ === Noun === camber (uncountable) 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. Synonym: crossfall (architecture) An upward concavity in the underside of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch. (automotive) 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. (aviation) The curvature of an airfoil. (nautical) A small enclosed dock in which timber for masts (etc.) is kept to weather. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === camber (third-person singular simple present cambers, present participle cambering, simple past and past participle cambered) To curve upwards in the middle. To adjust the camber of the wheels of a vehicle. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === Cambre, cambre, cambré, cembra