camming
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of camming
First recorded in 1990–95; cam 2 ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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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