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cam - What does it mean?

Definition of 'cam'

English

(CAM)

Etymology 1

Recorded since the 16th century, from (etyl) )

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.
  • A curved wedge, movable about an axis, used for forcing or clamping two pieces together.
  • (UK|dialect) A ridge or mound of earth.
  • (Wright)
  • (rock climbing) A camming device, a spring-loaded device for effecting a temporary belay in a rock crevice.
  • Derived terms
    * overhead cam

    See also

    * (pedia)

    Etymology 2

    From (camera), from the first part of (etyl) (camera)

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (informal) camera
  • Derived terms
    * camcorder * camgirl * cammer * camwhore * dashcam * nanny cam * Steadicam * webcam * webcammer

    Verb

  • To go on webcam with someone
  • Etymology 3

    Adverb

    (en-adv)
  • Anagrams

    * acm ----

    Similar to 'cam'

    cum, cwm, chum, com, chem, comm, cham, coom, ccm