noun

camber

Camber (noun) means a slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, beam, roof, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides.

noun

A slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, beam, roof, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides.

The slope of a curved road created to minimize the effect of centrifugal force.

An upward concavity in the underside of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch.

The alignment on the roll axis of the wheels of a road vehicle, where positive camber signifies that the wheels are closer together at the bottom than the top.

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Etymology

From Old French cambre (“bent”), from Latin camurum, from camur (“arched”).

Rhymes for camber

amber chamber bedchamber

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of camber?

"camber" (noun) means a slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, beam, roof, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides.

What are the different meanings of camber?

"camber" has 3 main meanings: 1. A slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, beam, roof, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides; 2. The slope of a curved road created to minimize the effect of centrifugal force; 3. An upward concavity in the underside of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch.