CAMBER


Meaning of CAMBER in English

n. & v.

--n.

1. the slightly convex or arched shape of the surface of a road, ship's deck, aircraft wing, etc.

2 the slight sideways inclination of the front wheel of a motor vehicle.

--v.

1. intr. (of a surface) have a camber.

2 tr. give a camber to; build with a camber.

Etymology: F cambre arched f. L camurus curved inwards

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.