CAMBER

Camber

In aeronautics and aeronautical engineering, camber is the asymmetry between the top and the bottom surfaces of an aerofoil. An aerofoil that is not cambered is called a symmetric aerofoil. The benefits of camber, in contrast to symmetric aerofoils, were discovered and first utilized by Sir George Cayley in the early 19th century.

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camber

Noun

  1. A slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, a beam, roof deck, 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.
  4. A vertical alignment of the wheels of a road vehicle with positive camber signifying that the wheels are closer together at the bottom than at the top.
  5. The curvature of an airfoil.
  6. A small enclosed dock in which timber for masts (etc.) is kept to weather.

Verb

  1. To curve upwards in the middle.
  2. To adjust the camber of the wheels of a vehicle.
    Because he cambered the tires too much, he had less control on the turns.


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