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cam wheel

American  

noun

  1. a wheel, with an off-center axis or irregular shape, that functions as a cam.

Etymology

Origin of cam wheel

First recorded in 1860–65

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For tech geeks who may want to know how it’s done, the playful function decisively separating this timepiece from any other is achieved by use of a cam wheel positioned at 6 o’clock.

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