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(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

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