camber
/ˈkæm.bɚ/ noun C2- 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.
- The curvature of an airfoil.
- A small enclosed dock in which timber for masts (etc.) is kept to weather.
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