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cam

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Pronunciation

  • IPA [kĂŚm]

Noun

cam noun

  1. A turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.
  2. A curved wedge, movable about an axis, used for forcing or clamping two pieces together.
  3. A ridge or mound of earth.
  4. A camming device, a spring-loaded device for effecting a temporary belay in a rock crevice.

cam noun

  1. Camera.

Verb

cam verb

  1. To go on webcam with someone.

Adverb

cam adverb

  1. Alternative form of kam

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