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Asymmetry between the two acting surfaces of an airfoil
being more convex (positive camber). An airfoil that is not cambered is called a symmetric airfoil. The benefits of cambering were discovered and first
Camber_(aerodynamics)
Topics referred to by the same term
Camber beam, an upward curvature of a joist to compensate for load deflection due in buildings Camber thrust in bike technology Camber (aerodynamics)
Camber
Wing shape
shape, and the numerical designator ("NACA 2415", for instance) specified camber lines, maximum thickness, and special nose features. These figures and shapes
NACA_airfoil
Force perpendicular to flow of surrounding fluid
amount of camber (curvature such that the upper surface is more convex than the lower surface, as illustrated at right). Increasing the camber generally
Lift_(force)
Streamlined body for generating lift
Most foil shapes require a positive angle of attack to generate lift, but cambered airfoils can generate lift at zero angle of attack. Airfoils have different
Airfoil
Aerodynamic device
hinge forwards from the under surface of the wing, increasing the wing camber and maximum coefficient of lift. It produces a nose-up pitching moment.
Krueger_flap
Toy aircraft made of folded paper
below) Camber of profiles varies, too. In general, the lower the Re, the greater the camber. Origami types will have 'ludicrous' or very high cambers in comparison
Paper_plane
Measure of aerodynamic efficiency
In aerodynamics, the lift-to-drag ratio (or L/D ratio) is the lift generated by an aerodynamic body such as an aerofoil or aircraft, divided by the aerodynamic
Lift-to-drag_ratio
Numerical method used in computational fluid dynamics
aircraft geometry (with multiple lifting surfaces with taper, kinks, twist, camber, trailing edge control surfaces and many other geometric features). By simulating
Vortex_lattice_method
Variable-camber aerodynamic structure
A wingsail, twin-skin sail or double skin sail is a variable-camber aerodynamic structure that is fitted to a marine vessel in place of conventional sails
Wingsail
Angle between the chord of a wing and the undisturbed airflow
application: the angle of attack of a wing or airfoil moving through air. In aerodynamics, angle of attack specifies the angle between the chord line of a fixed
Angle_of_attack
Appendage used for flight
of lift with the air resistance of a given wing shape, as it flies. Aerodynamics includes the study of wing performance in air. Equivalent foils that
Wing
Caloron Calutron Calvin Souther Fuller Camassa–Holm equation Camber (aerodynamics) Camber thrust Cambridge Structural Database Cameron Wright (weapons
Index_of_physics_articles_(C)
Dimensionless quantity relating lift to fluid density and velocity over an area
of attack symmetric about the cl axis, but for any airfoil with positive camber, i.e. asymmetrical, convex from above, there is still a small but positive
Lift_coefficient
Relationship between drag on an aircraft and other variables
graph; physically this is caused by some vertical asymmetry, such as a cambered wing or a finite angle of incidence, which ensures the minimum drag attitude
Drag_curve
incompressibility of the air used in low-speed aerodynamics no longer apply. In subsonic aerodynamics, the theory of lift is based upon the forces generated
High-speed_flight
Triangle shaped aircraft wing configuration
is inherently stable, such as a symmetrical form with zero camber, or even reflex camber near the trailing edge, Using the rear part of the wing as a
Delta_wing
Point at which the resultant force of a pressure field acts on a body
than in missiles. On a cambered airfoil the center of pressure does not occupy a fixed location. For a conventionally cambered airfoil, the center of
Center of pressure (fluid mechanics)
Center_of_pressure_(fluid_mechanics)
Anti-stalling high-lift device on aircraft
aircraft to descend at a steeper angle. Extending the wing flaps increases the camber or curvature of the wing, raising the maximum lift coefficient or the upper
Flap_(aeronautics)
Physics of heavier than air aircraft
control backwards the pilot moves the elevator up (a position of negative camber) and the downwards force on the horizontal tail is increased. The angle
Aircraft_flight_mechanics
Uncommanded nose-upwards rotation of an aircraft
In aerodynamics, pitch-up is an uncommanded nose-upwards rotation of an aircraft. It is an undesirable characteristic that has been observed mostly in
Pitch-up
Abrupt reduction in lift due to flow separation
translate to foils in other fluids as well. A stall is a condition in aerodynamics and aviation such that if the angle of attack on an aircraft increases
Stall_(fluid_dynamics)
Torque on an airfoil from forces applied at the aerodynamic center
In aerodynamics, the pitching moment on an airfoil is the moment (or torque) produced by the aerodynamic force with respect to the aerodynamic center on
Pitching_moment
Airfoil designed primarily to delay the onset of wave drag in the transonic speed range
Supercritical airfoils are characterized by their flattened upper surface, highly cambered ("downward-curved") aft section, and larger leading-edge radius compared
Supercritical_airfoil
Formula relating lift on an airfoil to fluid speed, density, and circulation
The Kutta–Joukowski theorem is a fundamental theorem in aerodynamics that relates the lift per unit span of an airfoil (and any two-dimensional body, including
Kutta–Joukowski_theorem
Racing car model
enlarged 4.7-litre engine and uprated suspension, allowing for increased camber and castor angles. The brakes have also been uprated with larger diameter
Aston_Martin_Vantage_GT4
Aircraft fuel efficiency
electric taxiing from 2020+ 5 to 15% from advanced aerodynamics (hybrid/natural laminar flow, variable camber, spiroid wingtip) from 2020–25 30% from strut-braced
Fuel_economy_in_aircraft
Suspension system for a vehicle
of camber from vertical. Depending on the tire and the road surface, it may hold the road best at a slightly different angle. Small changes in camber, front
Car_suspension
The Stemal III was a parasol wing test bed for a wing with variable camber, intended to increase the speed range of aircraft and to lower landing speeds
Stemal_III
Study of vehicle motion and how it changes
steering and chassis. These include: Ackermann steering geometry Axle track Camber angle Caster angle Ride height Roll center Scrub radius Steering ratio Toe
Vehicle_dynamics
Porsche sports car
wheel carriers are totally redesigned to maximize the improved dynamic camber control. The suspension top mounts can be turned 120 degrees to a cup car
Porsche_911_GT3
Fourth generation of BMW 3 Series
range in February 1996. The design team put an emphasis on improving aerodynamics and increasing the car's aggressive stance. Design patents were filed
BMW_3_Series_(E46)
Type of aerodynamic surface
bow shock, which greatly increases wave drag. The airfoils' thickness, camber, and angle of attack are varied to achieve a design that will cause a slight
Supersonic_airfoils
Airplane wings capable of changing position to alter their geometry
flaps on both leading and trailing edges that increase or decrease the camber or chord of the wing automatically to adjust to the flight regime; this
Variable-sweep_wing
Point on an airfoil
In aerodynamics, the torques or moments acting on an airfoil moving through a fluid can be accounted for by the net lift and net drag applied at some point
Aerodynamic_center
Motor vehicle
allowing for easier tuning of suspension kinematics and properties such as camber angle or toe. The car is equipped with alloy wheels with diameters of 20
Saleen_S1
Describes the general shape and layout of an aircraft wing
Convertiplane class. Variable camber: the leading and/or trailing edge sections of the whole wing pivot to increase the effective camber of the wing and sometimes
Wing_configuration
Aircraft configuration in which a small wing is placed in front of the main wing
quantity until the appearance of the Saab Viggen jet fighter in 1967. The aerodynamics of the canard configuration are complex and require careful analysis
Canard_(aeronautics)
American aeronautical engineer
Distribution of Load over a Swept-back Wing (1942) A method for determining the camber and twist of a surface to support a given distribution of lift (1942) Determination
Doris_Cohen
compared to the steady case at the same AoA; By virtue of a kinematic induced camber effect, a positive pitch rate further decreases the leading edge pressure
Dynamic stall on helicopter rotors
Dynamic_stall_on_helicopter_rotors
Inclination of road or surface other than flat
on sprint events. Sprinters leaning into a turn on a banked indoor track Camber angle Cant (road/rail) Coriolis force (perception) Centripetal force g-force
Banked_turn
Aircraft which use flapping movement of the wings to generate lift
D. DeLaurier, "An Overview of Micro Air Vehicle Aerodynamics", Fixed and Flapping Wing Aerodynamics for Micro Air Vehicle Applications, Paul Zarchan
Ornithopter
Science of air flight-capable machines
arm test rig to investigate the aerodynamics of flight, using it to discover the benefits of the curved or cambered aerofoil over the flat wing he had
Aeronautics
Aerodynamic concept
A cambered aerofoil generates no lift when it is moving parallel to an axis called the zero-lift axis (or the zero-lift line.) When the angle of attack
Zero-lift_axis
Series of racing video games
no effect. Heavier impacts can cause sheet metal damage, which hurts aerodynamics and may cause engine overheating. A crumpled hood can also make it difficult
NASCAR_Racing
British sports car designed and manufactured by McLaren Automotive
Jaguar XJ6 at 4.30 degrees per g respectively. The difference in toe and camber values is also very small under lateral force application. The Inclined
McLaren_F1
Aerodynamic effect
positioned further aft can provide a larger stabilizing pitch-up moment. The camber and thickness of the aerofoil affect the critical Mach number, with a more
Mach_tuck
German physicist (1875–1953)
systematic mathematical analyses which he used for underlying the science of aerodynamics, which have come to form the basis of the applied science of aeronautical
Ludwig_Prandtl
Stability of an aircraft in the pitching plane
attack. The term α 0 {\displaystyle \alpha _{0}} is included to account for camber, which results in lift at zero angle of attack. Finally q {\displaystyle
Longitudinal_stability
German aerospace engineer (1890–1986)
modelling the behaviour of airfoils by separating their shape (the "mean camber line") and their varying thickness. This allows separate, and simpler, techniques
Max_Munk
Total mass divided by area of wing
In aerodynamics, wing loading is the total weight of an aircraft or flying animal divided by the area of its wing. The stalling speed, takeoff speed and
Wing_loading
Sports car manufactured by Bugatti
front and 33 percent at the rear, aided by revised damper tuning and wheel camber along with additional front and rear carbon-fibre anti-roll bars and a new
Bugatti_Chiron
Sports car manufactured by Mercedes-AMG
adjustment settings for the rear axle. Like previous Black Series vehicles, the camber is manually adjustable for both the front and rear axles. Handling has been
Mercedes-AMG_GT
(CL / CD ). Aspect ratio: Polar plots of CL versus CD for cambered plates of the same camber, but different aspect ratios, as shown. The values at angles
Forces_on_sails
German mathematician
using the Brunsviga mechanical calculators. In 1939, Weber joined the Aerodynamics Research Institute (Aerodynamische Versuchsanstalt Göttingen) in Göttingen
Johanna_Weber
Mathematical process by William Froude
the blade width is 0.198 ft., the thickness ratio is 0.107, the lower camber is zero, and the blade angle β is 16.6°. The forward velocity V = 40 m
Blade_element_theory
Tire that fits on the wheel of a bicycle
generate cornering force that varies with slip angle and camber thrust that varies with camber angle. These forces have been measured by several researchers
Bicycle_tire
Automotive concept
handling. Some of these are: spring rate, damping, straight ahead camber angle, camber change with wheel travel, roll center height and the flexibility
Automobile_handling
Fourth generation of the Boxster and third generation of the Cayman sports cars
programming are borrowed from the 911 GT3 RS. The anti-roll bar end links, camber and toe can be manually adjusted, but the ride height–3 cm (1.2 in) lower
Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman (982)
Porsche_718_Boxster_and_Cayman_(982)
High-performance version of the BMW 3 Series automobile
the area of the rear window (C-pillar) and the bootlid improved the aerodynamics. For aerodynamic reasons, the rear window was flattened and the tailgate
BMW_M3
Luxury yacht and full-rigged ship
supports six yards, which, unlike a conventional square rigger, have built-in camber of 12%. The fifteen square sails are set between the yards in such a way
Maltese_Falcon_(yacht)
American aviator (1884–1928)
expanding and contracting tail, like a blackbird's, for varying loads; variable camber in the wings, so that they could flatten out like a gull's when flying level;
Leonard_Warden_Bonney
Grand tourer jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive
skim the surface of the discs to keep them dry. The SLR features active aerodynamics; there is a spoiler mounted on the rear integral air brake flap. The
Mercedes-Benz_SLR_McLaren
Tendency for an aircraft to yaw opposite to a roll
airfoil camber, which will typically increase the profile drag. Conversely, the upward aileron deflection on the right will decrease the camber and profile
Adverse_yaw
with higher angles of attack or greater camber. Combinations of these approaches could be used, as by modern camber and area increasing multipart flaps.
Schmeidler_SN.2
serving as camber changing flaps for different modes of flight and also as airbrakes for landing. Modern DLG models have sophisticated aerodynamics and are
Discus_Launch_Glider
Ninth generation of Honda Civic
front and rear dampers were revised for improving body control, toe and camber of the rear suspension were realigned to improve the hatchback's handling
Honda Civic (ninth generation)
Honda_Civic_(ninth_generation)
Common name for the car that was used in the NASCAR Cup Series from 2013 to 2021
particular category. Additionally, multiple new requirements, such as a new rear camber (which meant new suspension components) were also introduced. NASCAR's new
Generation_6_(NASCAR)
Tab on the trailing edge of a wing
nosedown pitching moment (CM), which is consistent with an increase in camber of the airfoil. It also typically increases the drag coefficient (Cd), especially
Gurney_flap
Anti-stall control surface on aircraft
the lift coefficient at zero angle of attack since they do not alter the camber. A leading-edge slot is a fixed (non-closing) gap behind the wing's leading
Leading-edge_slot
Small lifting surface of a fixed-wing aircraft
normally carries a certain amount of load, and which is therefore often cambered in order to make it more efficient. For instance, the tail planes of the
Tailplane
Aircraft component fixed to the end of the wings to improve performance
a modified version of a wingtip device. The system uses Tamarack Active Camber Surfaces (TACS) to aerodynamically "switch off" the effects of the wingtip
Wingtip_device
Aircraft component
asymmetrical in design, meaning the upper and lower surfaces do not have the same camber. Normally these airfoils would not be as stable, but this can be corrected
Helicopter_rotor
Aircraft whose only horizontal aerodynamic surface is its main wing
wing aerofoil section with reflex or reverse camber on the rear or all of the wing. With reflex camber the flatter side of the wing is on top, and the
Tailless_aircraft
British aeronautical engineer (1773–1857)
control. Modern aeroplane design is based on those discoveries and on the cambered wings he proposed. He constructed the first flying model aeroplane and
George_Cayley
Lift from highly sweptback aircraft wings
the F-102, the F-106, and contemporaries such as Dassault's deltas had cambered leading edges that were blunt and did not generate significant vortexes
Vortex_lift
Aircraft control surface used to control pitch and roll
aircraft, generating additional lift, they reduce the camber, or downward curvature of the wing. Camber is desirable when generating high levels of lift,
Elevon
German single-seat glider, 1986
single seat sailplane, fitted with almost full span, camber changing flaps for optimum aerodynamics in weak thermals and integrated into the wing so as
Akaflieg_Darmstadt_D-40
Type of sail rig used in East Asia
sized Bermuda rig but a cambered junk sail can produce more comparable speeds. In moderate and high winds a flat or cambered junk sail is just as capable
Junk_rig
Aircraft component
in the span-wise direction (wing washout or twist), or by using reflexed camber airfoils. A vertical stabilizer provides directional (or yaw) stability
Stabilizer_(aeronautics)
German WWII fighter aircraft family
wings, including automatically opening leading edge slats, and fairly large camber-changing flaps on the trailing edge. The slats increased the lift of the
Messerschmitt_Bf_109
V8 sports car manufactured by Ferrari
modifications were made to the exterior as well: new front spoiler to optimize aerodynamics similar to the F40, new front grille with the chrome prancing horse,
Ferrari_348
French high-performance luxury automobile manufacturer
strategy for the adaptive dampers designed for performance, and modified camber values ensured more dynamic handling and greater agility in corners. The
Bugatti_Automobiles
dynamics and Newton's laws of motion, led to the development of modern aerodynamics; most notably by Sir George Cayley. Balloons, both free-flying and tethered
History_of_aviation
Soviet supersonic passenger airliner
Concorde's conical camber. Production Tu-144s replaced this wing with a double delta wing including spanwise and chordwise camber. They also added two
Tupolev_Tu-144
Three-wheeled self-powered vehicle
camber of the road is the principal difficulty to be overcome once basic tricycle handling is mastered. Recumbent trikes are less affected by camber and
Tricycle
Motor vehicle
between the vehicle and the wheel enabling adjustments of ride height, camber and toe. The body is made from carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer. It carries
Dynamo_7.0
Mid-engined, two-seat Japanese sports car
The T020 also featured a more race-oriented suspension/chassis set up via camber kits, upgraded tie-rods, strut bars, roll center adjusters, stiffer springs
Toyota_MR2
of a straight). Also referred to as camber (see below), more commonly when modest or negative (i.e. "off-camber"). The Big One A large pileup during
Glossary_of_motorsport_terms
Series of rotary-powered sports cars
according to the road and driving conditions, as well as compensating for camber changes and providing anti-dive and anti-squat effects. In Japan, a limited
Mazda_RX-7
Wing surface area adjuster, typically for shortening take-off and landing
When a flap is lowered this re-shapes the wing section to give it more camber. Flaps are usually located on the trailing edge of a wing, while leading
High-lift_device
Third generation of Mercedes-Benz C-Class
with spring and damper setup for optimised lateral dynamics plus modified camber and bearings Sports braking system with larger brake discs Speed-sensitive
Mercedes-Benz_C-Class_(W204)
Supermini car
race-specific AP Racing ABS braking system; KW suspension rebound; height- and camber-adjustable coilover suspension; full roll cage; Recaro bucket seat with
Mini_Hatch
Large twin-aisle airliner family
proposed the "A330-200 Lite", a derivative of the A330 featuring improved aerodynamics and engines similar to those on the 787. The company planned to announce
Airbus_A350
Aircraft manufacturing subsidiary of Textron
was relatively simple. Camber-Lift – A marketing name used to describe Cessna aircraft wings starting in 1972 when the aerodynamics designers at Cessna added
Cessna
Aeronautical engineer and inventor
These movements increase the wing's curvature which increases cord and camber. The high-lift Fowler flap is located on the trailing edge of an airplane
Harlan_D._Fowler
Soviet four-engined wide-body jet airliner
The Ilyushin Il-86 (Russian: Илью́шин Ил-86; NATO reporting name: Camber) is a retired short- to medium-range wide-body jet airliner that served as the
Ilyushin_Il-86
Mercedes-Benz entry for the 1952 Sportscar racing season, its first after World War II
treacherous at high speeds or on imperfect roads due to extreme changes in camber. The enormous fuel tank capacity also caused a considerable difference in
Mercedes-Benz_W194
American mathematician and aerospace engineer (1908-1999)
Runyan. Procedure for calculating flutter at high supersonic speed including camber deflections, and comparison with experimental results. No. NACA-TN-4335
Vera_Huckel
Motor vehicle
new technologies in driver controls, engine, suspension, materials and aerodynamics. Design cues from the FX-1 later ended up on the Toyota Camry XV20, built
Toyota concept vehicles (1980–1989)
Toyota_concept_vehicles_(1980–1989)
CAMBER AERODYNAMICS
CAMBER AERODYNAMICS
Male
English
English occupational surname transferred to forename use, CARVER means "carver" of wood or stone.
Male
English
English occupational surname transferred to forename use, CARTER means "carter," someone who uses a cart.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Bamber Bridge in Lancashire, probably named with Old English bēam ‘tree trunk’, ‘beam’ + brycg ‘bridge’.German : nickname for a short fat person.
Girl/Female
Muslim American Arabic English Gaelic
Jewel. Amber stone.
Female
English
English name derived from the vocabulary word, AMBER means "amber," the gem or color. Actually the word is of Arabic origin, from anbargris (ambergris), which refers to an oily, perfumed substance (used in making perfumes) secreted by the sperm whale.
Boy/Male
American, British, Christian, English, Indian, Jamaican
Sculptor; One who Carves Wood; Wood Carver; Carver of Wood or Stone
Male
English
Wood Carver
Boy/Male
Australian, Norse, Scandinavian
Hammer
Surname or Lastname
English, Dutch, and German
English, Dutch, and German : variant of Cramer.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.Possibly an Americanized spelling of French Imbert or a translation of German and Jewish Bernstein, which means ‘amber’.Muslim (widespread throughout the Muslim world) : from the Arabic personal name ‛Anbar, literally ‘perfume’, ‘ambergris’, figuratively ‘good’, ‘pleasant’, ‘agreeable’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a barber, Anglo-Norman French barber, Old French barbier, from Late Latin barbarius, a derivative of barba ‘beard’. In the Middle Ages barbers not only cut hair and shaved beards, but also practised surgery and pulled teeth.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : occupational name from German Barbier ‘barber’.Catalan : occupational name for a barber, barber (see 1).Americanized form of any of numerous cognates of 1 in different languages, for example Spanish Barbero, Portuguese Barbeiro, French Barbier, Italian Barbieri.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Comer.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Comer.Respelling of German Kammer.
Male
Hebrew
(חֶבֶר) Variant spelling of Hebrew Heber, CHEBER means "the region beyond; on the other side (of a stream or sea)."
Surname or Lastname
English (Yorkshire)
English (Yorkshire) : from Middle English ambler ‘walker’, ‘steady-paced horse or mule’ (ultimately from Latin ambulare ‘to walk’), probably applied to someone with a steady, easy-going temperament. Reaney suggests that it may have been a facetious nickname for a fuller.Richard Ambler is recorded in MA in 1639, in the New Haven Colony by 1647, and still living in CT in 1700. Many bearers are descended from William Ambler, who was mayor of Doncaster in 1717, at least one of whose sons settled in VA.
Male
German
German byname BAMBER means "short and fat."Â
Male
English
English form of Spanish Gaspar, CASPER means "treasure bearer." Early Christians assigned names to the three Magi ("wise men from the east") who visited the baby Jesus. They are mentioned but not named in the bible; Casper is one of them, the other two are Balthasar and Melchior. Also spelled Jasper and Kasper.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a carver of wood or a sculptor of stone, from an agent derivative of Middle English kerve(n) ‘to cut or carve’.English : occupational name for a plowman, from Anglo-Norman French caruier, from Late Latin carrucarius, a derivative of carruca ‘cart’, ‘plow’.Americanized spelling of German Garber, Gerber, or Körber (see Koerber).Irish : variant of Carvey.Possibly also a reduced form of Irish McCarver.John Carver (c. 1576–1621), one of the Mayflower Pilgrims, was the first governor of Plymouth Plantation. He was born in Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire, England. Emigrating to Holland in 1609, he joined the Pilgrims at Leyden.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, English, German, Indian
Transporter of Goods with a Cart; Cart Driver; Carter; Someone who Uses a Cart
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : habitational name from any of the various places called Calder, Caldor, or Cawdor. Calder in Thurso is recorded in the early 13th century in the form Kalfadal and was named with Old Norse kalfr ‘calf’ + dalr ‘valley’. The others are probably the same as in 2 below.English : habitational name from Calder in Cumbria, named from the river on which it stands. This is probably a British name, from Welsh caled ‘hard’, ‘violent’ + dwfr ‘water’, ‘stream’.
CAMBER AERODYNAMICS
CAMBER AERODYNAMICS
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Small.
Girl/Female
Latin Danish
Graced with God's bounty.
Male
Russian
(Сергей) Russian form of Greek Sergios, possibly SERGEI means "sergeant."Â
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Lord of the Earth
Girl/Female
German
Bright; Bright Heroine
Boy/Male
American, British, English
From the Town on the Ridge
Girl/Female
Muslim
Breath of fresh air, Morning air, Breeze
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English
Darling; Dearly Loved
Boy/Male
Indian
Primordial being
Boy/Male
Biblical
Having a dowry.
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CAMBER AERODYNAMICS
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imp. & p. p.
of Camber
v. t.
To preserve in amber; as, an ambered fly.
n.
Amber color, or anything amber-colored; a clear light yellow; as, the amber of the sky.
n.
See Calker.
n.
See Camlet.
v. i.
To reside in or occupy a chamber or chambers.
v. t.
To shut up, as in a chamber.
a.
Consisting of amber; made of amber.
n.
One who casts; as, caster of stones, etc. ; a caster of cannon; a caster of accounts.
n.
An upward convexity of a deck or other surface; as, she has a high camber (said of a vessel having an unusual convexity of deck).
v. t.
To furnish with a chamber; as, to chamber a gun.
n.
A compartment or cell; an inclosed space or cavity; as, the chamber of a canal lock; the chamber of a furnace; the chamber of the eye.
n.
A chamber pot.
a.
Cool; refreshing; fresh; as, a caller day; the caller air.
n.
A hall, as where a king gives audience, or a deliberative body or assembly meets; as, presence chamber; senate chamber.
n.
A chamber, or instrument having a chamber. Specifically: The camera obscura when used in photography. See Camera, and Camera obscura.
n.
See Cawk, Calker.
a.
Resembling amber, especially in color; amber-colored.
v. t.
To cumber.
n.
A legislative or judicial body; an assembly; a society or association; as, the Chamber of Deputies; the Chamber of Commerce.