CAMS

Noun

cams

plural of cam

Anagrams

• ACMs, ACSM, CASM, CSMA, M. A. Sc., M.A.Sc., MASc, Macs, SMAC, macs, masc, masc., scam

Noun

CAMs

plural of CAM

Anagrams

• ACMs, ACSM, CASM, CSMA, M. A. Sc., M.A.Sc., MASc, Macs, SMAC, macs, masc, masc., scam

Source: Wiktionary


CAM

Cam, n. Etym: [Dan. kam comb, ridge; or cf. W. Gael., and Ir., cam bet. See 1st Come.]

1. (Med.) (a) A turning or sliding piece which, by the shape of its periphery or face, or a groove in its surface, imparts variable or intermittent motion to, or receives such motion from, a rod, lever, or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it. (b) A curved wedge, movable about an axis, used for forcing or clamping two pieces together. (c) A projecting part of a wheel or other moving piece so shaped as to give alternate or variable motion to another piece against which its acts.

Note: Cams are much used in machinery involving complicated, and irregular movements, as in the sewing machine, pin machine, etc.

2. A ridge or mound of earth. [Prow. Eng.] Wright. Cam wheel (Mach.), a wheel with one or more projections (cams) or depressions upon its periphery or upon its face; one which is set or shaped eccentrically, so that its revolutions impart a varied, reciprocating, or intermittent motion.

Cam, a. Etym: [See Kam.]

Definition: Crooked. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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