camber

• Sustantivo que denota una ligera convexidad o curvatura hacia arriba en una superficie, como una carretera, o la inclinación de las ruedas de un vehículo hacia dentro o hacia fuera para mejorar el manejo y la estabilidad.

A noun referring to a slight convexity or upward curve on a surface, such as a road, or the inward or outward tilt of a vehicle's wheels for improved handling and stability.

1. Road curvatureB2formal

   A slight upward curve or convexity on the surface of a road, designed to help water drain off.

   Peralte (de una carretera)

   • The road was built with a camber to prevent water from pooling.
   • Engineers carefully calculated the camber for the new highway.
   • Proper camber ensures better drainage and safer driving.

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2. Track bankingB2formal

   A slope on a curve of a road or racetrack where the outer edge is higher than the inner edge, to counteract centrifugal force.

   Peralte

   • The racetrack's camber allows cars to take corners at high speeds.
   • A steep camber on the turn helps drivers maintain control.
   • The design of the camber is crucial for safety on the track.

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3. Wheel alignmentC1formal

   The angle of a vehicle's wheels relative to the vertical axis, where the bottom of the wheels are closer together than the top.

   Ángulo de caída de las ruedas

   • The mechanic adjusted the camber to improve tire wear.
   • Incorrect camber can cause the car to pull to one side.
   • Proper camber alignment is essential for stable handling.

• Verbo que significa curvar ligeramente o arquear una superficie o elemento estructural, especialmente para darle una forma convexa o combada.

A verb meaning to curve or arch slightly, typically referring to a surface or structural element.

1. Curve upward in the middleC1formal

   To shape or bend something so that it arches or curves upward at its center.

   Combar

   • The road was designed to camber slightly for better water drainage.
   • Engineers camber the beams to support the roof's weight.
   • The deck of the ship cambers to shed water quickly.

   Sinónimosarcarchbendbowconvexcurvehump