camber

/ˈkæm.bə/noun
Middle School
1

A slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, beam, roof, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides.

2

The slope of a curved road created to minimize the effect of centrifugal force.

3

An upward concavity in the underside of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch.

4

The alignment on the roll axis of the wheels of a road vehicle, where positive camber signifies that the wheels are closer together at the bottom than the top.

5

The curvature of an airfoil.

6

A small enclosed dock in which timber for masts (etc.) is kept to weather.

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing