Definition of camber

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Camber (n.) An upward concavity in the under side of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch. See Hogback..

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Camberkeeled :: Camberkeeled (a.) Having the keel arched upwards, but not actually hogged; -- said of a ship..
Camber :: Camber (n.) An upward convexity of a deck or other surface; as, she has a high camber (said of a vessel having an unusual convexity of deck)..
Cambering :: Cambering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cambe.
Cambered :: Cambered (imp. & p. p.) of Cambe.
Camber :: Camber (v. t.) To cut bend to an upward curve; to construct, as a deck, with an upward curve..
Camber :: Camber (n.) An upward concavity in the under side of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch. See Hogback..
Camber :: Camber (v. i.) To curve upward.
Hogback :: Hogback (n.) An upward curve or very obtuse angle in the upper surface of any member, as of a timber laid horizontally; -- the opposite of camber..
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