cam
/kæm/
noun
- A mechanical part that changes circular motion into back-and-forth or up-and-down motion, often used in engines and machines.
- The cam in the engine controls the opening and closing of the valves.
- The toy car's wheels are driven by a simple cam that makes it wobble.
- He replaced the worn cam in the factory machine to restore smooth operation.
- Short for camera, especially a video camera or webcam.
- She turned on her cam for the online meeting.
- He bought a new cam to film his hiking adventures.
- The security cam recorded the delivery at the front door.
- A ridge or projection on a wheel or shaft that operates a mechanism by sliding contact.
- The cam on the bicycle gear shifts the chain smoothly.
- The engineer designed a custom cam for the automated door opener.
- In a music box, the cam plucks the metal teeth to produce notes.
verb
- To record or broadcast using a camera (informal).
- She cams her cooking sessions every weekend.
- He cams the entire concert from the front row.
- They cam their road trip to share with friends online.