Definition of «camber»

Camber refers to a curvature or bend in an object, typically referring to the shape of a road or surface. It can also refer to the upward curve of an airfoil section on an aircraft wing, which helps generate lift when air flows over it. In skiing and snowboarding terms, camber means the natural arc that a ski or board takes as it moves through fresh snow, with the tip rising higher than the tail.

Sentences with «camber»

  • The basic suspension layout is also shared, but Alpina fits its own modified front wishbones that add one degree of negative camber for sharper steering response and greater grip. (evo.co.uk)
  • Is there improved steering response and feedback thanks to the increased camber of the double - joint front axle and stronger wishbones? (autofocus.ca)
  • Combined with the hefty negative camber angles — just over 5deg at the front and 3deg at the rear — it possesses a fantastic bodybuilder physique, one accentuated by the fact the bodywork and aerodynamics are standard. (evo.co.uk)
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