CEFR C1

cams

noun

Meaning

Rotating or sliding shafts with a specially shaped contour that imparts a specific motion to a follower.

Examples

The camshaft has several lobes, or cams, that push open the engine valves.
In a clock mechanism, cams are used to control the movement of the hands.

Synonyms: lob, camshaft

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cams (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kæmz/

Definition

Rotating or sliding shafts with a specially shaped contour that imparts a specific motion to a follower.

Examples

The camshaft has several lobes, or cams, that push open the engine valves.
In a clock mechanism, cams are used to control the movement of the hands.
The design of the cams determines the timing and duration of the valve lift.

How to Use cams

cam lobe (collocation): A projecting part of a cam that pushes against a follower. — "Each cam lobe is precisely shaped to control valve lift."
cam shaft (collocation): A shaft that rotates cams. — "The camshaft is driven by the timing belt."

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