camshaft

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cam·shaft /ˈkæmʃɑːft $ -ʃæft/ noun [countable]  TEa metal bar that a cam is fastened to in an engine 凸轮轴

Examples from the Corpus

camshaft• The compression figures, whilst not particularly low, suggest that it may be camshaft wear.• Ivars needs help with a Hobson or a Zenith carburettor, correct camshaft timing and much more.• His design does away with the latter's camshafts and valves.• Mods include sportier camshafts and bigger valves.• A youngish man deals with us, taking us to the shop floor where camshafts are made.

cam·shaft nounChineseSyllable  

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camshaft
cam‧shaft /ˈkæmʃɑːft $ -ʃæft/ noun [countable]
a metal bar that a cam is fastened to in an engine

cam·shaftBrE /ˈkæmʃɑːft/ 🔊NAmE /ˈkæmʃæft/ 🔊 nouna long straight piece of metal with a cam on it joining parts of machinery, especially in a vehicle 凸轮轴