ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (UK, dialect) A ridge or mound of earth.
  2. (climbing) A spring-loaded camming device, a spring-loaded device for effecting a temporary belay in a rock crevice.
  3. (informal) Camera.
  4. (piracy) A bootleg recording of a film recorded in a movie theater.
  5. To go on webcam with someone.
  6. Alternative form of kam.

Example Sentences

Cum doun t' cam' soid

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lever, tappet, camshaft, trippet, beam, stuff.

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