camshafts

noun

Meaning

A shaft fitted with cams; especially one in a piston engine that activates the valves.

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Related words

cams(English)crankshaft(English)engines(English)carburetors(English)engine(English)countershaft(English)cylinder head(English)intake valve(English)

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