cambered

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of giving a vehicle or aircraft a camber, that is, tilting its wheels or wings outwards for better stability and performance.

  - "The race car driver carefully cambered his tires before the race."
  - "The airplane pilot adjusted the wings to give them a positive camber for takeoff."

• Noun

  A curved or sloping surface, as that of a wheel or wing.

  - "The camber of the wheel affects its handling."
  - "The camber of the wing provides lift in flight."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cambered
farmer , hammer , ranger

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Variants

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camber , cambered , cambering , cambers

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Etymology

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From Old French 'camber', meaning 'arch, curve'.

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Trivia

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1. The camber of a wheel affects its contact patch with the road, which in turn affects its grip and handling.

2. The wings of some aircraft, such as the Boeing 727, have a negative camber, which means the wings are curved inwards at the bottom.

3. The term 'cambered' is also used in the context of bridges and arches, where it refers to the curve of the structure.

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Related Concepts

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1. Wheel camber: The tilt or angle of a wheel from the vertical plane, which affects the vehicle's handling and tire wear.

2. Wing camber: The tilt or curvature of a wing's airfoil, which provides lift and affects its aerodynamic performance.

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Culture

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In literature, cambered is often used in the context of vehicle or aircraft design and performance. In art, it can refer to the curvature of a line or shape.

How to Memorize "cambered"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a race car with its tires tilted outwards. This is an example of a vehicle being cambered.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cambered' with the idea of a curved or tilted surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'cambered' comes from the Old French word for 'arch' or 'curve'.

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