Camwheel

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A wheel with one or more projections (cams) or depressions upon its periphery or upon its face, one which is set or shaped eccentrically, so that its revolutions impart a varied, reciprocating, or intermittent motion.

    "camwheel on a motorbike/conveyor"

Example

More examples

"camwheel on a motorbike/conveyor"

Etymology

From cam + wheel.

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