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camber

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1. camber - Noun

2. camber - Verb

3. Camber - Proper noun

Meaning

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.

To cut bend to an upward curve; to construct, as a deck, with an upward curve.

To curve upward.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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“Anyone who bought a ticket for the event at Camber should contact the event organiser and ask for a refund.” Source: Internet

Howard 1988, p. 52. Crouch 2003, p. 198. * (This airfoil caused severe stability problems; the Wrights modified the camber on-site.) 1900 Glider The brothers flew the glider for only a few days in the early autumn of 1900 at Kitty Hawk. Source: Internet

Camber Sands: Brilliant British beach holidays are back in fashion! Source: Internet

You can give the car a degree or two of negative camber on the front tires and half a degree of negative camber on the rears. Source: Internet

The previous generation Z®’s suspension has also been rethought to reduce weight, improve strength and improve camber change and lateral displacement. Source: Internet

Increasing the camber generally increases lift. Source: Internet

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