Definition of "cam"

A turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.  examples

A curved wedge, movable about an axis, used for forcing or clamping two pieces together.  examples

(UK, dialect) A ridge or mound of earth.  quotations  examples

(climbing) A spring-loaded camming device, a spring-loaded device for effecting a temporary belay in a rock crevice.  examples

(informal) Camera.  examples

To go on webcam with someone.  examples

Alternative form of kam  examples