camber Definition

camber
noun

1. A slight convexity on the upper surface of a road, ship's deck, wing section of an aeroplane, etc, designed to promote drainage of water.
2. The curve in the wings of an aeroplane.
3. A curved piece of timber.
4. A sideways inclination of the wheels at the front of a road vehicle.

verb

tr & intr
cambered, cambering
1. To form (a slight convexity) on the upper surface of a structure or to give (a slight convexity) to such a surface.

Etymology: 17c: from French cambre, from Latin camarus curved inwards.