camber
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8.5
- noun
- /ˈkæmbər/
- Specialized
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curvatura
- Bill managed the twenty miles into Thurso in about half an hour, which is ridiculously good going for this twisting stretch of road, the camber of which constantly surprised with its adversity.
- camber of the road
- camber of the ski
- underfoot camber
Examples
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So on take off with no input from the pilot, whereas the wing normally would look sort of like this with a little bit of camber on it.
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The off-camber part just after the dirt mound was the most difficult, and lots of guys on all kinds of vehicles struggled.
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Do we know the camber of the road?
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A lot of the corners are off-camber, which also adds another challenge.
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The camber of the runway helps water run off during rainstorms.
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Drivers must be careful of the camber in the road, especially during sharp turns.
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The bicycle path has a gentle camber to improve drainage and prevent flooding.
Synonyms
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9.2
An angle where two surfaces meet that makes a surface slope
A slight slope across a road that drains water away
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
An arch with a flat top and a slightly curved bottom used in doorways or bridges
How Curved
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Etymology
The word camber comes from the old French cambrer, which meant 'to bend' or 'arch'. That's why a road's camber is a small 'arch' across the surface to help water run off and keep vehicles safe.