Machinery. 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.
Automotive Slang. camshaft.
complementary and alternative medicine
computer-aided manufacture
botany crassulacean acid metabolism: a form of photosynthesis, first described in crassulaceous plants, in which carbon dioxide is taken up only at night
Cameroon (international car registration)
< Dutch or Low German kam, kamm. See comb
First recorded in 1975–80; shortening of camera 1 ( def. )
First recorded in 1965–70
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Chicks Luna and Sandy were seen safe and sound Sunday morning around 6 a.m. on the popular livestream nest cam aimed at their Big Bear pine tree, snacking on fish in the family aerie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Body cam video from the officer shows the large dog, wearing a Knicks T-shirt, barked loudly at police when Marseille first opened her door.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Police are appealing for information and have urged anyone who has CCTV, doorbell or dash cam footage which covers The Crest between 00:01 on Saturday and 15:00 on Sunday to get in touch.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
"If you have any CCTV, dash cam footage or information that could help officers please contact the police."
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
The cam allows the jumar to slide upward without hindrance, but it pinches the rope securely when the device is weighted.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
So, he invested his own money to build a container terminal in Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
"Without social media Josh may still be alive today," his father, Michael Hall, from Cam, near Dursley in Gloucestershire, said.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
The Big Cat Sanctuary managing director Cam Whitnall said the development represented "a huge milestone not only for our sanctuary, but for the future conservation of the Rusty-spotted cat globally".
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
In the 10 Kornacki Cam sessions streamed by NBC News so far, 20 million viewers have sampled on YouTube alone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
Cam shook his head, slow, back and forth, his hair brushing her cheek, her forehead.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Do not visit a CAM practitioner instead of seeing your GP.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2024
Female evaluators judged those with skewed downward gazes more harshly than male evaluators, and the difference in the evaluation of the CAM and SKW stimuli for female interviewees was larger than the male interviewees.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 17, 2024
CAM is what makes the Western militaries so good, it was designed with the Soviet military approach in mind.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2023
CAM includes components like processed nickel, lithium and other materials that make up about 40% of the cost of a battery, the industry ministry said in a statement.
From Reuters ● May 29, 2023
The clumsy signature CAM was probably intended for Campi, the real author, and its genuineness is not above suspicion.
From Giorgione by Cook, Herbert
Fitzpatrick echoed those sentiments, saying: "I love Cam. He's such a nice guy. He's so laid back. I knew we were going to have a good day, and it was."
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
“This is not a shock. This is not a surprise. We have always supported Cam. We support Cam and his decision today, and we support Cam in efforts going forward.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 1, 2024
“Hope the best for Cam. Obviously, had some great times with him, some great memories with him as well, but excited for Kyren.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2023
"I wanted to set it up for Cam. All the pressure is on the other guy to get it to 1-1 and that was my job."
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2021
“I don’t know though, Cam. You think you can keep your speed without Lindsey one lane over?”
From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth
Some of their protection is pre-place bolts, but some is “traditional” gear — like self camming devices and passive protection such as “nuts.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 14, 2015
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