Cam
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [kæm] · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cam is a noun meaning A turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.
Meaning
A turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.
More Meanings
- (UK, dialect) A ridge or mound of earth.
- (climbing) A spring-loaded camming device, a spring-loaded device for effecting a temporary belay in a rock crevice.
- (informal) Camera.
- (piracy) A bootleg recording of a film recorded in a movie theater.
- To go on webcam with someone.
- Alternative form of kam.
Example Sentences
Cum doun t' cam' soid
Word Forms
- cams
- camming
- cammed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lever, tappet, camshaft, trippet, beam, stuff.
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