camshaft
(cam-shaft)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. a rotating shaft in an engine that controls the opening and closing of the engine's valves.
Example Sentence
The camshaft has a great effect on engine performance. Spelled as one word.
More Example Sentences
A broken camshaft can stop the engine.
Synonyms
engine component; valve control; rotating shaft
Antonyms
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Rhymes
- camshaft