noun
- plural of camshaft: rotating shafts with cams that operate the valves in an internal combustion engine
Usage: automotive
Examples
- The mechanic replaced both camshafts in the V8 engine.
- Modern engines often have dual overhead camshafts for better performance.
- The timing belt connects the crankshaft to the camshafts.
- Racing engines typically use high-performance camshafts.
- The camshafts control when the intake and exhaust valves open and close.
- A broken timing chain can cause the camshafts to stop rotating properly.