camshaft
(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