1. a slight upward curve in the middle of a road or other surface
2. the slightly curved shape of an aircraft wing
Usage: aviation

1. to curve or arch slightly

Examples

• The road has a slight camber to help water drain off.
• Engineers designed the bridge with a gentle camber.
• The wing’s camber helps generate lift during flight.
• The carpenter cambered the wooden beam slightly.
• Ice formed in the low spots where the camber was insufficient.
• The track’s camber made the race car handle better in turns.