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Cam

Cam

40 6.8
A river in east central England that flows past Cambridge
  • proper noun
translation icon : río Cam
  • "I'll tell you what I suggest," Cam began, but Phillip held up a hand.

Examples

  • "Did you pick up any lunch?" Cam asked before he poured water from a jug into his mouth.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • "No, I don't want to add to it," Cam said bitterly.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • I was wondering if Cam could come in.

    North of the 10 (2022)

  • Cam, thank you for being there.

    Step Up 3D (2010)

  • That's a great idea, Cam, it just might work!

    One Crazy Cruise (2015)

  • - Hey, Cam.

    Living Will... (2011)

  • " Uncle Scofield isn't here," Cam said when she heard Marge's hello.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • Seth's at the boatyard with Cam and Ethan, in any case.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • The River Cam flows through the picturesque city of Cambridge.

  • We enjoyed a pleasant walk along the banks of the Cam during our visit.

Synonyms

River Cam
vsCam
3.8

A river in east central England that flows through Cambridge

has identical meaning but places the word for river before the name
Cam River
vsCam
3.5

A river in east central England that flows through Cambridge and joins the Ouse

has identical meaning but places the word for river after the name

Compounds

cam stroke
  • Specialized
8.8

The maximum distance a part like a valve travels when a cam moves it

distributor cam
  • Specialized
8.6

A part inside a car distributor that turns to send a spark to each spark plug in order

River Cam
3.8

A river in east central England that flows through Cambridge

Surface Forms

Cam main

Etymology

Cam for the river comes from the town name Cambridge, which means 'bridge over the river'. People later started calling the river the Cam to match the town, so remembering 'bridge over the river' helps you recall that the Cam is the river running through Cambridge.