Camshaft (Noun)
Meaning
An engine shaft with cams attached to it.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mechanic carefully inspected the camshaft for any signs of wear or damage before reinstalling it in the engine.
- The camshaft is a critical component of the engine, responsible for operating the valves that allow air and fuel into the cylinders.
- In a typical four-stroke engine, the camshaft is driven by the crankshaft and rotates at half the speed of the crankshaft.
- The camshaft's lobes, or cams, push the valves open and closed in a precise sequence to ensure proper engine operation.
- After the engine overhaul, the new camshaft was installed and the engine was run for several hours to break in the new components.