Definition of "camber" in Englisch

noun

1. 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.

2. The slope of a curved road created to minimize the effect of centrifugal force.

3. (architecture) An upward concavity in the underside of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch.

4. (automotive) 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.

5. (aviation) The curvature of an airfoil.

6. (nautical) A small enclosed dock in which timber for masts (etc.) is kept to weather.

verb

1. To curve upwards in the middle.

2. To adjust the camber of the wheels of a vehicle.

   • Because he cambered the tires too much, he had less control on the turns.