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camshaft
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cam·shaft  (kmshft)
n.
An engine shaft fitted with a cam or cams.
camshaft [ˈkæmˌʃɑːft]
n
(Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a shaft having one or more cams attached to it, esp one used to operate the valves of an internal-combustion engine
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.camshaft - has cams attached to itcamshaft - has cams attached to it              
engine - motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
rotating shaft, shaft - a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
Translations
camshaft [ˈkæmʃɑːft] N (Aut) → árbol m de levas
camshaft
n → Nockenwelle f
camshaft [ˈkæmˌʃæft] n → albero a camme
single camshaft → monoalbero
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