camshaft
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Noun — A camshaft is a rotating shaft fitted with cams that operates the valves in a piston engine.
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Camshaft is a technical term from mechanical engineering and motoring.
Etymology
Camshaft is a compound word formed from cam and shaft, describing a rotating rod fitted with cams.
Full origin of camshaft →Frequently asked questions
What does a camshaft do?
A camshaft opens and closes an engine's valves at the right moment as it turns.
Where is a camshaft located?
It sits inside a piston engine, connected to the valve train.
What is the difference between a camshaft and a crankshaft?
A camshaft operates the valves, while a crankshaft is a separate, related part that turns the pistons' motion into rotation.
