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Definition of cambered

cambered

/ˈkæm.bɚd/
cam · bered
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cambered Lexical Profile

cambered Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having a slightly arched, convex, or upward-curving surface, such as a road deck, ship's beam, or aircraft wing.

Example

"The civil engineers designed a slightly cambered roadway so that heavy rainwater would drain quickly toward the gutters."

2

Set at a slight angle relative to the vertical axis (used of vehicle wheels).

Example

"The racing car featured negatively cambered wheels to maximize tire grip while cornering at high speeds."

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• Nearby Words

camaraderie
camas
camassia
cambered
cambodia
cambridge
camcorder

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb camber, which comes from Middle French cambrer ('to arch or vault'), ultimately tracing back to Latin camera ('vaulted room or arch').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cambered. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cambered
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