Nocken — meaning in English

English meaning

• cam noun A rotating or sliding mechanical part shaped to convert its motion into movement of a connected rod or lever.
• gnocchi noun Small, soft dumplings made from potato or semolina, typically served with a sauce.

Senses

Nocken is used for these senses in English:

• gnocchi Italian pasta-like dumpling(s) made of potato or semolina.

cam — full definition

1. noun A rotating or sliding mechanical part shaped to convert its motion into movement of a connected rod or lever.
2. noun A spring-loaded metal wedge that climbers jam into a rock crack to create a temporary anchor.
3. noun Informal short form of "camera" or "webcam."
4. verb To appear or chat on webcam.

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