Camber
Noun
- A slight convexity, arching, or curvature (as of a beam, deck, or road).
- The convexity of the curve of an airfoil from the leading edge to the trailing edge.
- A setting of the wheels of an automotive vehicle closer together at the bottom than at the top.
Verb
- To curve upward in the middle.
- To arch slightly.
Example Sentences
“The road’s camber kept rainwater from pooling in the middle.”
“The mechanic adjusted the wheel camber after noticing uneven tire wear.”
“Over time, the heavily loaded shelf began to camber in the middle.”
Word Origin
French, early 17th century
Why this word?
“Camber” is most commonly used in technical contexts involving roads, vehicles, and architecture. On a road, it refers to the slight slope from the center toward the edges that helps water drain away. Wheel camber, meanwhile, is the inward or outward tilt of a wheel when viewed from the front. “Camber” can also be used as a verb, meaning “to curve” or “to arch.” It comes from the Middle French word “cambre,” meaning “curved,” and the Latin “camur” of the same meaning.
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