English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Result for Camber

Camber (n.)

An upward convexity of a deck or other surface; as, she has a high camber (said of a vessel having an unusual convexity of deck).

Camber (n.)

An upward concavity in the under side of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch. See Hogback.

Camber (v. t.)

To cut bend to an upward curve; to construct, as a deck, with an upward curve.

Camber (v. i.)

To curve upward.