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cam

Noun

Definitions

1. cam

This katakana word is a loanword from English meaning "come," used in certain contexts such as stage directions or casual commands to signal someone to approach. It can also appear in compound terms in mechanical or gaming contexts referring to a cam mechanism. Context determines its specific meaning.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He went on to suggest, "We should change the surface treatment on the cam."

Sentence 2

I went looking for a small cam at a nearby home improvement store.

Sentence 3

Are you serious — the cam came loose again?!

Sentence 4

If this cam breaks, the machine stops, right?

Sentence 5

Then we got a message saying, "The cam delivery is going to be delayed."