to cam
1
7.2
To move a machine part by a shaped wheel that changes round motion to straight motion
- verb
- /kæm/
- Specialized
:
mecanizar
Synonyms
to rotate
vsto cam
144
3.0
To turn around a central point, like a wheel or planet
is limited to turning caused by a specially shaped part in engines
Compounds
distributor cam
- Specialized
8.6
A part inside a car distributor that turns to send a spark to each spark plug in order
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cam as a verb comes from the machine part cam and means to use or fit that curved piece so something moves in a new way. That's why to 'cam' an engine or part is to change its motion by adding or adjusting a cam.