camber Synonyms
Strongest:
- recess
- dent
- groove
- hole
- depression
- hole
- dent
- groove
- cavity
- pit
- recess
- hollow
- cavity
- pit
- hollow
- depression
Strong:
- bowl
- ditch
- valley
- concavity
- indentation
- trench
- dint
- trough
- basin
- concavity
- dint
- trough
- furrow
- excavation
- bowl
- ditch
- cave
- valley
- furrow
- cave
- gutter
- indentation
- indenture
- basin
- indenture
- gutter
- trench
- excavation
Weak:
camber Meaning
camber (n)
a slight convexity (as of the surface of a road)
a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force
the alignment of the wheels of a motor vehicle closer together at the bottom than at the top
camber (v)
curve upward in the middle
camber (n.)
An upward convexity of a deck or other surface; as, she has a high camber (said of a vessel having an unusual convexity of deck).
An upward concavity in the under side of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch. See Hogback.
camber (v. t.)
To cut bend to an upward curve; to construct, as a deck, with an upward curve.
camber (v. i.)
To curve upward.
camber Sentence Examples
- The sleek design of the sports car included a subtle camber on the wheels, enhancing its aerodynamics.
- Engineers carefully adjusted the camber of the aircraft's wings for optimal lift and stability during flight.
- Skaters often prefer ramps with a slight camber, allowing for smoother transitions and better control.
- The carpenter meticulously measured and adjusted the camber of the arch to ensure it was perfectly symmetrical.
- Road construction crews meticulously plan the camber of highways to prevent water from pooling and causing hazards.
- Sailors understand how the camber of sails affects their performance, adjusting them accordingly to catch the wind effectively.
- The curvature or camber of a bridge is a critical aspect of its design, influencing its load-bearing capacity and structural integrity.
- Golfers analyze the camber of the putting green to anticipate how the ball will roll towards the hole.
- Architects consider the camber of floors in buildings to ensure proper drainage and prevent issues like water damage and mold.
- In woodworking, craftsmen may intentionally introduce a slight camber to surfaces for aesthetic reasons or to accommodate natural variations in materials.
FAQs About the word camber
a slight convexity (as of the surface of a road), a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects o
protrusion, projection, convexity, bulge, protuberance, hill,jut, rise, tumor, mound
recess, dent, groove, hole, depression, hole, dent, groove,cavity, pit
The sleek design of the sports car included a subtle camber on the wheels, enhancing its aerodynamics.
Engineers carefully adjusted the camber of the aircraft's wings for optimal lift and stability during flight.
Skaters often prefer ramps with a slight camber, allowing for smoother transitions and better control.
The carpenter meticulously measured and adjusted the camber of the arch to ensure it was perfectly symmetrical.
