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Nov 28, 2009
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cam



Pronunciation: (kam), [key]
—n., v., cammed, cam•ming.

—n.
1. Mach.a disk or cylinder having an irregular form such that its motion, usually rotary, gives to a part or parts in contact with it a specific rocking or reciprocating motion.
2. Auto. Slang.camshaft.

—v.t.
to provide (a machine part or mechanism) with a cam or cams.

Cam



Pronunciation: (kam), [key]
—n.
a river in E England flowing NE by Cambridge, into the Ouse River. 40 mi. (64 km) long. Also called Granta.

CAM



Pronunciation: (kam), [key]
—n.
computer-aided manufacturing.

Cam.




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