camber
n. 弧形, 中凸形, (机翼的)弯曲度 vi. 成弧形 vt. 使弯作弧形
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A slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, beam, roof, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides.
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The slope of a curved road created to minimize the effect of centrifugal force.
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An upward concavity in the underside of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch.
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The alignment on the roll axis of the wheels of a road vehicle, where positive camber signifies that the wheels are closer together at the bottom than the top.
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The curvature of an airfoil.
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A small enclosed dock in which timber for masts (etc.) is kept to weather.
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To curve upwards in the middle.
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To adjust the camber of the wheels of a vehicle.
Because he cambered the tires too much, he had less control on the turns.
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From Old French cambre (“bent”), from Latin camurum, from camur (“arched”).
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