cam (Meaning)
cam (n)
a river in east central England that flows past Cambridge to join the Ouse River
a rotating disk shaped to convert circular into linear motion
cam (n.)
A turning or sliding piece which, by the shape of its periphery or face, or a groove in its surface, imparts variable or intermittent motion to, or receives such motion from, a rod, lever, or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.
A curved wedge, movable about an axis, used for forcing or clamping two pieces together.
A projecting part of a wheel or other moving piece so shaped as to give alternate or variable motion to another piece against which it acts.
A ridge or mound of earth.
cam (a.)
Crooked.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cam
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cam Sentence Examples
- The **cam** on the old record player gently lifted the needle onto the vinyl, ready to play the music.
- The engine's **cam** rotated, pushing the valves open and closed at precise intervals, ensuring smooth operation.
- In a 3D printer, a rotating **cam** controls the movement of the print head, building the object layer by layer.
- The **cam** mechanism in a pinball machine triggers different flippers and obstacles as the ball rolls past.
- In sewing machines, a series of **cams** work together to move the needle up and down and guide the fabric.
- The **cam** on a mechanical pencil clicks and releases the lead as you press the button.
- Certain types of light switches use a rotating **cam** to control the flow of electricity.
- In robotics, **cams** can be used to convert rotary motion into linear motion for various tasks.
- The **cam** lobe on a bicycle's derailleur engages the chain to shift gears, changing the pedaling resistance.
- Understanding the function of **cams** helps us appreciate the ingenuity of various mechanical devices in our everyday lives.
FAQs About the word cam
a river in east central England that flows past Cambridge to join the Ouse River, a rotating disk shaped to convert circular into linear motionA turning or slid
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The **cam** on the old record player gently lifted the needle onto the vinyl, ready to play the music.
The engine's **cam** rotated, pushing the valves open and closed at precise intervals, ensuring smooth operation.
In a 3D printer, a rotating **cam** controls the movement of the print head, building the object layer by layer.
The **cam** mechanism in a pinball machine triggers different flippers and obstacles as the ball rolls past.
