(cam-shaft) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. in internalcombustion engines rotating shaft with attached disks of irregular shape the cams which actuate the intake and exhaust valves of the cylinders

Example Sentence

The camshaft has a great effect on engine performance. Spelled as one word.

Synonyms

rotating shaft; shaft with cam attached; rotating shaft with attached cams

Antonyms

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Rhymes

  • camshaft