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- Camber - 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).
- Camber - n. - An upward concavity in the under side of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch. See Hogback.
- Camber - v. t. - To cut bend to an upward curve; to construct, as a deck, with an upward curve.
- Camber - v. i. - To curve upward.
- Cambered - imp. & p. p. - of Camber
- Cambering - p. pr. & vb. n. - of Camber
- Camberkeeled - a. - Having the keel arched upwards, but not actually hogged; -- said of a ship.
- Camber - 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).