camshaft

[ kam-shaft, -shahft ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

camshaft

/ ˈkæmˌʃɑːft /

a shaft having one or more cams attached to it, esp one used to operate the valves of an internal-combustion engine

First recorded in 1875–80; cam ¹( def ) + shaft

The cam-shaft is hollow, and serves as a channel for the conveyance of lubricating oil to each of the camshaft bearings.

The camshaft and magneto were driven by the crankshaft through a three-member train of spur gears (see Figures 9, 10 and 11).

Now I quite understand; you said 'unquestionably', Captain Camshaft.

A single camshaft operates not only all of the inlet and exhaust valves, but the magneto and gear water pump, as well.

The overhead camshaft Boulevard is still another form of aviation motor which has been favorably received.

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