camber

• Nom désignant une légère convexité ou courbure vers le haut d'une surface, comme une route, ou l'inclinaison des roues d'un véhicule vers l'intérieur ou l'extérieur pour améliorer la tenue de route et la stabilité.

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.

   Dévers (en travers) d'une route

   • 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.

   Synonymescrown

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.

   Dévers en virage

   • 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.

   Synonymesbankbankingcantinclineslopetilt

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.

   Carrossage (angle)

   • 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.

• Verbe signifiant courber légèrement ou bomber en arc, généralement en parlant d'une surface ou d'un élément de construction.

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.

   Cambrer

   • 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.

   Synonymesarcarchbendbowconvexcurvehump