cam in Portuguese
cam in Portuguese is came, camo — cam means a rotating or sliding mechanical part shaped to convert its motion into movement of a connected rod or lever.
cam in Portuguese
came
camo
What does "cam" mean?
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noun A rotating or sliding mechanical part shaped to convert its motion into movement of a connected rod or lever.
"The mechanic noticed a worn cam inside the old motor."
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noun A spring-loaded metal wedge that climbers jam into a rock crack to create a temporary anchor.
"She slotted a cam into the narrow crack and clipped her rope to it."
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noun Informal short form of "camera" or "webcam."
"My laptop cam stopped working just before the meeting."
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verb To appear or chat on webcam.
"They agreed to cam later that evening."
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cam in a sentence
- The mechanic noticed a worn cam inside the old motor.
- As the cam turns, it pushes the rod up and down.
- She slotted a cam into the narrow crack and clipped her rope to it.
- Climbers often carry a set of cams in different sizes.
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What is "cam" in Portuguese?
"cam" in Portuguese is came, camo. cam means: A rotating or sliding mechanical part shaped to convert its motion into movement of a connected rod or lever.
How do you use "cam" in a sentence?
Example: "The mechanic noticed a worn cam inside the old motor." In Portuguese, "cam" is came, camo.
Are there other ways to say "cam" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "cam": came, camo.
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