How Do You Spell CAMBER?

Pronunciation: [kˈambə] (IPA)

The spelling of "camber" reflects the way it sounds phonetically. The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "camber" is /ˈkæmbər/. The first sound, /k/, is a voiceless velar stop, which is produced by stopping the airflow at the back of the mouth using the tongue against the soft palate. The second sound, /æ/, is a low front vowel, pronounced by opening the mouth slightly and lowering the jaw. The next sound, /m/, is a voiced bilabial nasal, pronounced by closing the lips and allowing air to pass through the nose. Finally, /b/ is a voiced bilabial stop, produced by closing both lips and stopping the airflow. The last sound, /ər/, stands for the "er" sound in "her," a schwa followed by an r sound.

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CAMBER Meaning and Definition

  1. Camber is a term commonly used in engineering and mechanics to describe the curvature or slope of a surface, usually in the context of roadways, tracks, or aerodynamic profiles. It refers to the inclination or camber of a surface that deviates from being perfectly flat or level.

    In the field of road engineering, camber refers to the slightly arched shape given to the surface of a road or the cross-section of a roadbed. This slope is designed to facilitate the drainage of water, preventing the accumulation of puddles and reducing the potential for hydroplaning, making the road safer for vehicles. The camber of a road is typically higher in the center and gradually declines towards the edges, ensuring water flows towards the sides.

    In the context of aerodynamics, camber refers to the asymmetrical curve or deviation from a straight line seen along the length of an aircraft wing or airfoil. This cambered shape plays a crucial role in generating lift by creating a pressure differential between the upper and lower surfaces of the wing, allowing an aircraft to become airborne.

    Overall, camber pertains to the intentional shaping or contouring of a surface to optimize its performance, improve safety, or enhance functionality in various domains, including road design, aerodynamics, and mechanical applications.

  2. A beam of wood slightly arched upon the upper surface.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CAMBER

The word "camber" has an interesting etymology. It originated from the Old Norse word "kamb" which means "curve" or "bend". Norse was the language spoken by the Vikings, who had extensive contact with the maritime cultures of northern Europe. It is believed that the word "camber" was borrowed into Middle English from Old Norse, referring to the curvature or bend in a piece of wood or a ship's plank.

Over time, the term "camber" expanded in usage to describe the curvature of other objects and surfaces, particularly in relation to engineering and mechanics. Today, "camber" is commonly used to describe the slight arch or curvature in roads, the shape of an aircraft wing, or the alignment and angle of a vehicle's wheels.

Similar spelling words for CAMBER

Plural form of CAMBER is CAMBERS

Conjugate verb Camber

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have cambered
you would have cambered
he/she/it would have cambered
we would have cambered
they would have cambered
I would have camber
you would have camber
he/she/it would have camber
we would have camber
they would have camber

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been cambering
you would have been cambering
he/she/it would have been cambering
we would have been cambering
they would have been cambering

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would camber
you would camber
he/she/it would camber
we would camber
they would camber

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be cambering
you would be cambering
he/she/it would be cambering
we would be cambering
they would be cambering

FUTURE

I will camber
you will camber
he/she/it will camber
we will camber
they will camber

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be cambering
you will be cambering
he/she/it will be cambering
we will be cambering
they will be cambering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have cambered
you will have cambered
he/she/it will have cambered
we will have cambered
they will have cambered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been cambering
you will have been cambering
he/she/it will have been cambering
we will have been cambering
they will have been cambering

IMPERATIVE

you camber
we let´s camber

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to camber

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was cambering
you were cambering
he/she/it was cambering
we were cambering
they were cambering

PAST PARTICIPLE

cambered

PAST PERFECT

I had cambered
you had cambered
he/she/it had cambered
we had cambered
they had cambered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been cambering
you had been cambering
he/she/it had been cambering
we had been cambering
they had been cambering

PRESENT

I camber
you camber
he/she/it cambers
we camber
they camber

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am cambering
you are cambering
he/she/it is cambering
we are cambering
they are cambering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

cambering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have cambered
you have cambered
he/she/it has cambered
we have cambered
they have cambered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been cambering
you have been cambering
he/she/it has been cambering
we have been cambering
they have been cambering

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it camber

SIMPLE PAST

I cambered
you cambered
he/she/it cambered
we cambered
they cambered

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