Camber (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
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Meaning 2
A slight convexity (as of the surface of a road).
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The road had a noticeable camber in the center, causing the bike to veer off course.
- The designer took into account the natural camber of the terrain when planning the new highway.
- Over time, the camber of the pavement had increased, making it difficult to drain water.
- The camber of the road made it challenging to set up a safe and level trailer site.
- Engineers studied the optimal camber for bike lanes to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
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Meaning 3
The alignment of the wheels of a motor vehicle closer together at the bottom than at the top.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.