camber
- Noun. A slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, a beam, roof deck, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides.
- Noun. The slope of a curved road created to minimize the effect of centrifugal force.
- Noun. (automotive) A vertical alignment of the wheels of a road vehicle with positive camber signifying that the wheels are closer together at the bottom than at the top.
- Noun. The curvature of an airfoil.
- Noun. (nautical) A small enclosed dock in which timber for masts (etc.) is kept to weather.
- Verb. To curve upwards in the middle.
- Verb. To adjust the '''camber''' of the wheels of a vehicle.
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